BE EVERYWHERE: Vicki Englund, Stem Cells, and Thirty Days to Remake the World
Dear stem cell research advocates everywhere,
Hope you realize that once again in this election, stem cell research is at issue in many races. Although SCAN does not endorse any candidates, we would like voters to know where the candidates stand on this vital issue.
Senator Obama has spoken out repeatedly and clearly in support of the research. Senator MaCain has been less supportive. See our comparison of these two candidates.
But there are many other races for state and federal office in which one candidate strongly supports the research. A case in point is the campaign of Vicki Englund in Missouri. See below the opinion of Don Reed who founded Californians for Cures and is also Vice President of Public Policy for Americans for Cures Foundation. Don writes:
The most important race? Presidential. Obama must win, or everything you and I care about is at risk. This is a lot more involved here than just the sheer joy of having a friend instead of an obstacle in the White House.
The most important state? Michigan : Proposition 2 must pass, or we tell the Religious Right it is okay to keep research in the Dark Ages.
The most important Congressional/Senate (state or national) race? Your call. Right now, I know of more than 100 races where there is a strong stem cell candidate America needs to support.
Like Vicki Englund www.vickienglund.com
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