I don’t think it’s any more complicated than him prioritizing social programs over space/military spending.
I think that is exactly it. obama's whole agenda seems to be internally focused: transforming America into his socialist/fascist dream state, his idealistic vision. (my nightmare)
Everything else is a distant second. He can't really be bothered with threats like Iran and NK, allies, the two wars going on, science, etc. He is all about socialism, first, last, always.
Aren’t some of the major NASA centers in Red States?
“I don’t think it’s any more complicated than him prioritizing social programs over space/military spending.”
I think you would be right if it were only a matter of money. However, NASA’s budget is tiny in comparison to other Federal Depratment budgets. Were that reversed, then I’d say you were correct.
This is IMHO a matter of psychology - destroying national pride and hope. It is easier to manipulate the hopeless and the downtrodden. On the world stage: to Hussein & Co., it is simpily unfair that the US should have a space program when thrird world and, especially, muslim nations do not.