Michael J Fox, who is fighting a very public battle against Parkinson’s disease, has endorsed Jerry McNerney for Congress over his Republican opponent, Richard Pombo. Jerry strongly supports stem cell research, unlike Pombo, who voted against the Castle stem cell research bill (Google cache of a PDF here) Just one more reason to vote for Jerry!
In the extended, you will find the full press release.
Today Michael J. Fox strongly endorsed Democratic Congressional candidate Jerry McNerney. As a vocal proponent of medical research, Fox is supporting candidates who support all forms of stem cell research in races where their opponents simply do not.
“America is about hope, about promise, about always moving forward, and we deserve leaders who are willing to deliver that hope to their constituents,” Fox stated.
“The idea of restricting one of the most promising areas of research is shortsighted. We have no way of knowing where the next break will emerge,” Fox continued.
Stem cell research has the potential to improve the lives of millions of people living with diseases and disorders including cancer, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and even Parkinson’s disease.
Fox is committed to electing to Congress individuals like Jerry McNerney who will support expanding the current policy on stem cell research. McNerney’s opponent, Rep. Richard Pombo, voted to uphold President George W. Bush’s veto of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act in July 2006 and had previously voted against the legislation.
“I enthusiastically support and endorse Jerry McNerney for Congress. By supporting stem cell research, Jerry McNerney puts America on a path that speaks to who we are as a nation,” Fox concluded.