Wis. governor race focuses on stem cells (MJF was here also).

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lots of uproar over the Rush talk and fox ad here in WI.
Also 8th congressional district is Deep into this issue.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061027/ap_on_el_gu/stem_cell_governors_2

Wis. governor race focuses on stem cells

By RYAN J. FOLEY, Associated Press Writer Fri Oct 27, 3:26 AM ET

MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Jim Doyle paints his re-election bid in stark terms: If voters choose his opponent, they will shut down stem cell research that could mean medical cures for debilitating illnesses and an economic boom for Wisconsin.

"There will be no turning back after the vote on Nov. 7," the Democratic governor warned in a recent debate against GOP Rep. Mark Green (news, bio, voting record). "We need to keep Wisconsin the state where people look for hope."

Scientists in Wisconsin are pioneers in embryonic stem cell research and the state is a leading player in a nationwide debate of the moral, scientific and economic issues involved.
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Doyle has made the fight over embryonic stem cell research a centerpiece of his campaign.

His opponent — whom polls show within reach of winning the race — opposes the use of tax dollars to expand the research and favors tighter restrictions on the science.