[GSlob]

As far as one could get it, the article (or 70% of it at the least) deals with greenpissing complaints by scientists. Thus the characterization as liberals (aren't greenpissers liberals, and vice versa?) has merit.

[drt1]

The repetition of the statements that science is skewed to Admin policies or statements counter to those policies are stifled would logically lead one to a reasoned assumption that the speakers aren't Administration supporters and are actually opponents. Hence - Lib.

[Rudder]

Didn't read the part thast wasn't excerpted since there's no requirement that MSNBC be excerpted. From what you posted, nothing is mentioned about the scientists' political leanings.
Science is the bulwark of our country's competitive edge, and it's in the country's interest that we support it.