The presidential campaigns are in their final stage, elections are coming up. Time to already have a cautious look what might happen after November 4th. For instance, what will happen with science and technology policy under the next administration? The people of Sciencedebate 2008 provide us that view. They asked Obama and Mccain about their plans for science and technology. The most remarkable proposal: Senator Obama wants to establish the nation’s first Chief Technology Officer. Here is an assessment of some of the candidates’ answers.