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Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Stem Cell Research Popular... Among Republicans
George W. Bush and the Republican Congressional leaders have stopped at almost nothing to shift the debate over stem cell research from one of science to one of abortion. Apparently, even their own voters don't buy it, as the AP's David Espo writes.
57 percent of those surveyed in the Republican-only poll said they favored embryonic stem cell research, with 40 percent opposed. On a follow-up question, 54 percent said it was more of a research issue, while 40 percent said it was more of an abortion issue.Castle has a bill that would increase funding for stem cell research that as of a month ago -- well before this poll -- was already gaining steam in Congress. No matter how strongly the extremists within the Republican Party fight against science, the American people continue to be optimists who believe that medical advances can improve humanity. Stem cell research might not promise immediate results, but it does deliver hope to a hopeful people.
"Anytime you see a poll like that, that's a strong preference," said Rep. Mike Castle, R-Del., the leading supporter of stem cell research. "Members of Congress understand polls. I think the other thing that's important is who takes polls."
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