"Nancy Reagan Backing Bush's Re-Election"

[GreenPartyVoter]

By JEFF WILSON, Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES - Former first lady Nancy Reagan, who opposes President Bush (news - web sites)'s policy on limiting embryonic stem cell research, is backing the Republican's re-election bid.

"The campaign is certainly about more than one issue," said spokeswoman Joanne Drake, who described Reagan on Tuesday as in "full and complete support of President Bush's candidacy."

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=536&ncid=536&e=4&u=/ap/20040803/ap_on_el_pr/reagan_bush

[stepnw1f]

1. Stupid Is Stupid Does

How else could she have married Ronnie?

[KittyWampus]

21. Ronald Reagan Was NOT Stupid

he was and was not a lot of things... but he was NOT stupid.

This Nancy Reagan bashing is disgusting.

And its based on a comment made from someone other than herself.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

2. <yawn>

<scratch><fart>

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. Well, she is attracted to really stupid men.

Hard to believe she found one even dumber than the gipper.

[Flubadubya]

4. Thank God they had a son who rose above the lunacy...

Amazing to think that Ron was the spawn of those two dingbats!

[lottie244]

5. I guess she will be appearing at the RNC convention?

I was hoping she had come to her senses.

[bossfish]

No she is not going to the RNC...

But may campaign for the Shrub.

[KittyWampus]

19. Do You Have A Link To This Info- Nancy Might Campaign For Junior?

or is this just a general "might"... like Junior MIGHT actually ever make a decision based on our benefit rather than his own.

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[w13rd0]

7. aborted fetuses?

might want to read up a bit on what stem cell research is all about...has nothing to do with abortion

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[MissB]

10. There are other sources as well

Google is your friend.

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[MissB]

16. I would suggest it was the way you worded your message.

The way you worded it sounded like *you* thought they were the only source. "Is it just federal funding used for working on aborted fetus or something more sinister?"

[w13rd0]

18. A blastocyst is not a fetus...

...nor are the cell clusters used in stem cell research in any way "aborted" than the end result of the use of the Pill.

http://stemcells.nih.gov/index.asp
http://www.stemcellresearchfoundation.org/
http://www.isscr.org/

[slutticus]

15. No.

The stem cells in question come from surplus frozen embryos left over from in vitro fertilization procedures at fertility clinics.

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[slutticus]

28. It's for political reasons.

Have you heard any of Ron Reagan's speeches on stem cell research? He sums it up very well.

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[slutticus]

25. Self Delete

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[slutticus]

31. Self Delete

[ibegurpard]

27. No one is "pro-abortion"

Sometimes people need to make choices that aren't pleasant and it's not our place to insert ouselves into their private business.

[Rebellious Republican]

30. This is what tips me off, your history here!

Here is your history, just a quick search, almost all your replies are negative, argumentitive and combative in an innocent sort of way. These are just what I copied for you, want more? You obviously do not have much in common with most posters here at DU.....



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[Bluebear]

9. Sorry, First Ladies aren't supposed to be opinionated & outspoken

Right, Republicans?

[bigwillq]

11. LOL!!

Great post!


I love Theresa!

[Bluebear]

14. Thanks! The rules are always different for them, yes?

[bluedog]

12. did Nancy make

her own statement?..........or is the statement from some talking head who is with her and didn't consult Nancy?


Thats the difference....I'll wait until I hear Nancy say it or put it in print in her own words......

[KittyWampus]

22. Agreed. This Might Just Be The GOP Starting A Rumor

to counteract Ron's outspoken opposition to Junior.

[demgurl]

20. This contradicts what was said last week at Capitol Hill Blue

Wonder which will come to pass?


http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_4966.shtml

<snip>
At first glance, Drake's comments appear to contradict sources close to the former First Lady who told Capitol Hill Blue last week that Mrs. Reagan would not campaign for President Bush but the statement does not refute any of the details in the published story although a modified, and incorrect, version of the article was apparently circulated via email.
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[Ready4Change]

29. I just don't see this.

The impression I get from Nancy Reagan is that of a woman devoted to her husband, and now to his memory. And the stem cell research was a surrogate for the healing efforts she wished she could have given to that husband. Not hearing this directly from her is a sign that she ISN'T fully and completely in support of Bush, but for some reason has been forced into accepting that pose.

I think the Bush campaign found pressure to apply on her. Natural thing would be some kind of dirt on her husband. They'd be in a position to have the dirt, and it's what she's most vulnerable to right now.

[LTR]

32. Sounds like Nancy just wants everyone off her back

I'm sure she's too worn out after burying her husband to stir up a hornets nest by creating any undue controversy. She just made a generic statement, and now she's going on with her life. If she speaks at the GOP Convention I'll be shocked. She's likely tired of all the harassment, and, being an elderly, reclusive woman, just wants to be left alone and be allowed to get on with her life.

I really don't blame her, and hold nothing against her. She's too old and exhausted to shock the hell out of people by supporting Kerry. I say everyone should just leave her be and let her grieve over her husband in private.

[Octafish]

33. LOL! Nancy knows the crazy moron WAS NEVER ELECTED!

[0rganism]

34. From this, I see that someone named "Joanne Drake" says Nancy backs bush

How hard can it be to GET THE SCOOP FROM NANCY REAGAN HERSELF?????

Nonetheless, we must be content with the allegations of underlings.