Christopher Reeve's widow joins Kerry to promote science, research

[Kadie]

Christopher Reeve's widow joins Kerry to promote science, research
MARY DALRYMPLE, Associated Press Writer

Thursday, October 21, 2004

(10-21) 06:51 PDT GIRARD, Ohio (AP) --

Christopher Reeve's widow, Dana, plans to join Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry for a campaign speech about the importance of science, research and innovation.

Reeve supports Kerry's intention to expand federally funded embryonic stem cell research. The campaign said she approached the Massachusetts senator about making what probably will be her only campaign appearance, a speech Thursday in Columbus, Ohio.

Kerry has asked former Vice President Al Gore to campaign for him this weekend in Florida, site of the recount that swung the election to Bush four years ago.

To many Democrats, Gore is the living symbol of an election they believe the GOP stole from them. Kerry's campaign hopes Gore can convince those Democrats that their votes are urgently needed in an election that could be just as close.

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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2004/10/21/politics0612EDT0469.DTL

[Free2BMe]

1. Dana is all class..what a wonderful example of love and support

she was and now to be able to do this...wow...

[skooooo]

2. Science is a crutch..

..for those who don't pray enough.

[jayfish]

3. AP Update

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/ap/2004...

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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sen. John Kerry (news - web sites) on Thursday accused President Bush (news - web sites) of slowing scientific advancement after earning a special endorsement from the widow of actor Christopher Reeve, a proponent of the embryonic stem cell research on which the president has placed limits.

"The American people deserve a president who understands that when America invests in science and technology, we can build a stronger economy and create jobs for the 21st century," Kerry said during a campaign rally. "But George Bush (news - web sites) has literally ... turned his back on the spirit of exploration and discovery."

Reeve's widow, Dana, said her family has been grieving privately since her husband died Oct. 10. "My inclination would be to remain private for a good long while," she said. "But I came here today in support of John Kerry because this is so important. This is what Chris wanted."
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I wonder if the Thugs are going to ask if JFK really got a message from Chris anymore. Slimy bastards.


Jay

[Jacobin]

4. SHRIIIIIEEEEKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!! Heathens!! Heathens, I tell you!!!

Why not spend the tax money on faith based religious stuff and we could just pray it all away!!!!

These damn librul secularists are gonna ruin the world with their fancy science and experimentation!!!!!

We just have to PRAY REAL HARD, like the Emporer in Chief. That will SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS with NO HARD WORK!!!!

[NewYorkerfromMass]

5. Freepers already trying to 'Wellstone memorial' Dana

saying it is inappropriate to be campaiging so close after his death.
I won't post a link, just pointing out how desparate they are and to be on the lookout for any spin this way.

[Qutzupalotl]

6. The "morally wrong on stem cell research" angle is good, but

Kerry should do two more things:

1) Reassure voters that it won't increase abortions. It needs to be repeated, because there's always someone who doesn't know.

2) Broaden this criticism on morality to include war profiteering, plutocracy, disingenuousness, etc.