TW: Some contradictory signals from McCain on stem cells but ultimately you have a choice relative to stem cells
Trust the Republicans with their artfully nuanced and contradictory positions or trust the Democrats with their very straight-forward support for legitimate stem cell related research
And do not forget what the US does is one thing, the rest of the world is charging ahead regardless.
Some points re the Republicans:
1) THE ECONOMIST this week ran with a cover article on cancer and stem cells..."research into stem cells may prove pivotal to developing therapies that can actually cure cancer"...
2) The Republican platform from Minneapolis calls for a ban on all embryonic stem-cell research, public or private.
3) Palin's few statements on the topic would seem to be consistent with the Republican platform. This quote from her 2006 gubernatorial debate: "stem-cell research would ultimately end in destruction of life. I couldn’t support (it)"
4) McCain says that he doesn't necessarily agree with every part of the Republican platform.
5) McCain released an ad Friday with very nuanced language touting his support for some stem cell research
6) But if the platform (e.g. the majority position of his party) supports a complete ban how likely is it that McCain will expand federal funding for research as opposed to be under pressure to reduce funding?
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