The Associated Press chooses an issue three times a week and asks the presidential candidates a question about it.

SPACE: Do you support the plan to return astronauts to the moon by 2020 in preparation for manned missions to Mars?

Democrats:

Sen. John Edwards: "I am a strong supporter of our space program. It reflects the best of the American spirit of optimism, discovery and progress. A manned mission to Mars is in the American tradition of setting ambitious goals for exploring space, but we must be able to pay for the program."

Sen. John Kerry: "Our civilian space program represents a great opportunity for scientific research. Sending a person to Mars is a great mission worthy of a great nation like America. Given the Bush budget deficit, it is imperative that we balance funding for a manned mission to Mars against critical domestic needs as well, such as education and health care."

Edwards is a bit less ambiguous but both sound like they support the Moon, Mars and Beyond program as long as it's done cost effectively. I don't think anyone would argue with that.