U Wisconsin researchers report that solid majority supports biofuels, but not government subsidized research

In Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are reporting that a new Badger Poll on biofuels shows that more than 60 percent support the use of biofuels, but fewer support the use of government subsidies and incentives, and support breaks on party lines between Democrats and republicans. 60 percent of Democrats support government funded research, while only 44 percent of Republicans support it. However, more than 50 percent of both Republicans and Democrats say that, without government prodding, the oil industry will not move to incorporate biofuels into their fuel streams.

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