Political views of academics

[Njall]

Canadian perspective, but here are some anecdotals from my past two years:

Econ prof (more specifically competition policy/managerial economics/econometrics): Describes himself as moderately libertarian overall.  Generally a Keynesian economist; very free-trade, and hates unions.  Derides any politician espousing policies that aren't economically "smart."  Voted Liberal this election, and I believe that he said he's voted Liberal since 2008.  Before that, he voted PC/Conservative.

Federalism and Managing/Implementing Public Policy prof: Very staunch New Democrat.  Absolutely hates Conservatives in general, and isn't too fond of the Liberals or Greens.

A prof I had for Intro to Microeconomics and Intro to Macroeconomics: Seemed fairly centrist when I had him, but he ran as a Wildrose candidate in the 2015 provincial election, and was a nomination candidate for a federal Conservative nomination.  His resume has previous involvement with the provincial PC party, but that was Ted Morton's constituency association, so take from that what you will.

IR prof (and most of the other poli sci profs): not too partisan overall, but general anti-Conservative.

Comparative Politics prof: self-described "Orthodox Marxist"

Geology prof (specifically, Intro to the Petroleum Industry): quite militantly anti-all non-Conservative parties.  Also very militantly pro-oil industry, and doesn't believe that man is causing climate change.