DeGette, Lamm and stem cell research
I hate to get too involved in the hysterical slap-fighting that is the CD7 Democratic primary. But I can't help myself. When I see the words "stem cells," I get giddy.
To me, stem cell research is a perfect illustration of all that is wrong with the GOP. Their position flies in the face of science and innovation. They're letting millions of sick Americans die just so their extremist candidates can kiss the ass of the religious right just a bit harder.
It's also an issue where a Colorado Democrat, Diana DeGette, has taken the lead, trying desperately to get her House bill passed in the face of the Senate's laziness.
So, what can I say? Peggy Lamm pushed one of my hot buttons with a press release that reads, in part:
Peggy Lamm, candidate for Colorado's 7th Congressional District, today called on Congress to expand federal funding for crucial stem cell research and to increase the number of stem cell lines currently eligible for such research.
"The biggest obstacle to furthering stem cell research and potentially life-saving cures to terrible diseases is a Republican congress and an administration that is beholden to the extremists in their party," said Lamm...
Unfortunately, Rubberstamp Rick O'Donnell offers just more of the extremist status quo. In a 2002 Rocky Mountain News questionnaire, O'Donnell stated that he would not support the expansion of stem cell research beyond the limitations set by President Bush.
In contrast, Lamm strongly supports the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, legislation authored by fellow Coloradan, Representative Diana DeGette. Rep DeGette's bill would lift the current ban on expanding stem cell research, bringing us closer to finding cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's and Juvenile Diabetes.
To me, stem cell research is a perfect illustration of all that is wrong with the GOP. Their position flies in the face of science and innovation. They're letting millions of sick Americans die just so their extremist candidates can kiss the ass of the religious right just a bit harder.
It's also an issue where a Colorado Democrat, Diana DeGette, has taken the lead, trying desperately to get her House bill passed in the face of the Senate's laziness.
So, what can I say? Peggy Lamm pushed one of my hot buttons with a press release that reads, in part:
Peggy Lamm, candidate for Colorado's 7th Congressional District, today called on Congress to expand federal funding for crucial stem cell research and to increase the number of stem cell lines currently eligible for such research.
"The biggest obstacle to furthering stem cell research and potentially life-saving cures to terrible diseases is a Republican congress and an administration that is beholden to the extremists in their party," said Lamm...
Unfortunately, Rubberstamp Rick O'Donnell offers just more of the extremist status quo. In a 2002 Rocky Mountain News questionnaire, O'Donnell stated that he would not support the expansion of stem cell research beyond the limitations set by President Bush.
In contrast, Lamm strongly supports the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, legislation authored by fellow Coloradan, Representative Diana DeGette. Rep DeGette's bill would lift the current ban on expanding stem cell research, bringing us closer to finding cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's and Juvenile Diabetes.
4 Comments:
Give Ed some credit for being out front on this issue months ago, or I'll slap you.
Chicago Tribune
3/26/06
http://www.perlmutter2006.com/articles_details.asp?id=123
"The Republican opponent here opposes any expansion of stem cell research," said Perlmutter, referring to O'Donnell. "There is a clear difference between the approach I'm taking and the approach he's taking. For him to not be willing to support that puts him out on the extreme." Neither O'Donnell nor his staff returned calls seeking comment.
Yeah, Peggy was at that press conference too. The Trib just cut her out of the story.
Please don't slap Matt. That's just not very nice.
Aaron, I'm not going to check in with Ed every time I get a story idea from Peggy or Herb.
Awww.. no slapping in a slap fight?
Fine, I will just fit my hissy then.
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