Is Sarah Palin as much a scientist as Bill Nye?

(CNN) Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin mocked Bill Nye on Thursday, using the premier of a film that criticizes climate change scientists to call into question Nye's credentials. "Bill Nye is as much a scientist as I am," the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee said, according to The Hill. read more

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin falsely said she is “as much a scientist” as Bill Nye, best known for his children’s show, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Nye has multiple credentials that make him more of a scientist than Palin, including a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Cornell, experience working with NASA and various patents. read more

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin falsely said she is "as much a scientist" as Bill Nye, best known for his children's show, "Bill Nye the Science Guy." Nye has multiple credentials that make him more of a scientist than Palin. read more

Sarah Palin tore into Bill Nye’s scientific qualifications on Thursday, saying he has no authority to say climate-change skeptics are wrong. read more