NYT: Democrats Hope to Divide G.O.P. Over Stem Cells

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/24/washington/24stem.html?hp&ex=1145851200&en=e375db24245a8098&ei=5094&partner=homepage

Democrats are pressing their support for embryonic stem cell research in Congressional races around the country, seeking to move back to center stage an issue they believe resonates with voters and to exploit a division between conservatives who oppose the science and other Republicans more open to it.

The question of whether the government should support or limit stem cell research has cropped up in Senate races in Maryland and Missouri, and in House races in California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin, especially in suburban swing districts.

"What Democrats want to do is gin up their turnout in the suburbs and divide Republicans, and right now they may do that," said Jennifer E. Duffy, who tracks Senate races for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. "This is the first real wedge issue Democrats have had with Republicans."

The topic may not have the power of those frequently used by Republicans to rally their conservative base, like same-sex marriage and abortion. But it could help Democrats win voters who are pinning their hopes on the science for treatments and cures.

[LearnedHand]

1. Are you fuckin' kidding me?

An illegal war. An illegal presidency -- twice. The nearly complete disappearance of our country as we knew it. Massive super-enrichment of the entitled classes. Total abrogation of our civil rights. The federal government sniffing panties all over the place. AND ALL THE DEMS CAN COME UP WITH TO DIVIDE THE PUKES IS STEM FUCKING CELLS?

[DeadManInc]

2. Thats really going to win them over. Not!

[Whoa_Nelly]

3. You're right...it's FUCKING stupid!

Energy, gas prices, Katrina survivors, FEMA victims, bringing back jobs to the US, federal budget, illegal war, corrupt politicians, healthcare, education... Dammit! There are plenty of domestic issues that need to take priority to make people WANT to vote for the Democratic ticket :mad:

[VegasWolf]

4. ROFL!!! Well said!!@! nt

[station agent]

5. How can you not effectively demagogue

the end of the world? Bill Maher asked his panel that on Friday. He said that Democrats whine about only getting 30 seconds to make a point and it's not enough time. Maher said, "Bullshit, 'Republicans are killing our children,' there I just it in two seconds--I got twenty-eight seconds to spare."

[leesa]

6. No shit! Gutless Democrats choosing the safe path.

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

10. Are you suggesting...

...that we should put forward no positive policies whatsoever?

[Judi Lynn]

7. Democrats Hope to Divide G.O.P. Over Stem Cells

Democrats Hope to Divide G.O.P. Over Stem Cells

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
Published: April 24, 2006

COLUMBIA, Mo., April 19 — Democrats are pressing their support for embryonic stem cell research in Congressional races around the country, seeking to move back to center stage an issue they believe resonates with voters and to exploit a division between conservatives who oppose the science and other Republicans more open to it.

The question of whether the government should support or limit stem cell research has cropped up in Senate races in Maryland and Missouri, and in House races in California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin, especially in suburban swing districts.

"What Democrats want to do is gin up their turnout in the suburbs and divide Republicans, and right now they may do that," said Jennifer E. Duffy, who tracks Senate races for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. "This is the first real wedge issue Democrats have had with Republicans."

The topic may not have the power of those frequently used by Republicans to rally their conservative base, like same-sex marriage and abortion. But it could help Democrats win voters who are pinning their hopes on the science for treatments and cures.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/24/washington/24stem.html?_r=1&hp&ex=1145851200&en=e375db24245a8098&ei=5094&partner=homepage&oref=slogin

[rodeodance]

8. Glad to see the Dems tatke this path

[depakid]

9. Hey, play it safe - don't EVEN risk offending anyone

after all, that strategy has worked so well during the past 6 congressional elections- why abandon it now?