Nancy Reagan Strongly Endorses President Bush

[lucky wilbury]

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Nancy Reagan Backing Bush's Re-Election


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Aug 3, 4:39 PM (ET)

By JEFF WILSON


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former first lady Nancy Reagan, who opposes President Bush'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."

Nancy Reagan is a strong advocate of stem cell research, arguing as many scientists do that stem cells, the body's building blocks, can be used to repair organs or treat diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Former President Reagan died June 5 of pneumonia related to his decade-long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

However, stem cells are typically removed from days-old human embryos that are later destroyed when the cells are extracted. Many anti-abortion activists oppose such research, and Bush has ordered sharp restrictions on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, allowing it only for stem cells created before Aug. 9, 2001.

Reagan has limited her public appearances since the death of her husband two months ago. She will not attend the Republican National Convention in New York later this month, but the former first lady hasn't ruled out campaigning for Bush, according to Drake.

"She's taking it one day at a time right now. We'll see," Drake said. "She will certainly want to help but there are no plans right now."

Reagan's son, Ronald Prescott Reagan, told delegates at last week's Democratic National Convention in Boston that he was unhappy with the administration's opposition to stem cell research. He also implicitly endorsed the Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards.

"Whatever else you do come Nov. 2, I urge you, please, cast a vote for embryonic stem cell research," the younger Reagan told delegates.

[knuckleboner]

you know, the real question isn't whether or not nancy supports bush, it's whether or not her astrologer does...

[John Ashcroft]

Now that was pretty damn funny KB!

A voice of reason amongst us all.

Loved President Reagan, but his wife's endorsement doesn't mean all that much to me as a voting citizen.

[Sgt Schultz]

Originally posted by John Ashcroft
Now that was pretty damn funny KB!

A voice of reason amongst us all.

Loved President Reagan, but his wife's endorsement doesn't mean all that much to me as a voting citizen.

Me either really but the libs were trying to make as much hay out of Ron Jr. and then a bogus story about Nancy not liking Bush.


So Ford, still calling this one bullshit??

>>crickets chirping<<

[Sgt Schultz]

Originally posted by FORD
Maybe not. I still haven't seen any confirmation on that, and NewsHax ain't gonna cut it. The fact that FAUX is **not** running with this makes it even more suspicious, since Reagan worship is a religious practice over there.

Nancy Reagan backs Bush
The Miami Herald

LOS ANGELES - (AFP) -- Former first lady Nancy Reagan has pledged her support for President Bush's reelection campaign, despite their sharp differences over stem cell research.

The wife of Republican President Ronald Reagan, who died in June at 93 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, is a strong supporter of human stem cell medical research.

However, Reagan said in a statement issued Thursday after meeting Bush during his campaign stop in Los Angeles that she had no hesitation about backing the president.

''It was wonderful to see President and Mrs. Bush today,'' Reagan said. ``It gave me a chance to thank them again for the kindness they provided at the time of Ronnie's funeral.

''I repeated my full support of his reelection and my hope that everyone will join in supporting his campaign,'' said Reagan, 83.

[BigBadBrian]

Originally posted by FORD
Maybe not. I still haven't seen any confirmation on that, and NewsHax ain't gonna cut it. The fact that FAUX is **not** running with this makes it even more suspicious, since Reagan worship is a religious practice over there.

I saw the Pres, First Lady, and Nancy Reagan on Foxnews this morning. Anything else, FORD?

[Satan]

It took a full 10 days to get confirmation on the story. That's not exactly a sign of bliss and harmony between the Reagan and BCE camps.