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Kerry omits mention of Alzheimers in Stem cell stump line during Portland rally today
KOIN 6 Live telecast ^ | August 13, 2004 | nwrep

Posted on 08/13/2004 2:54:10 PM PDT by nwrep

During his speech at Portland's downtown Waterfront park today, John Kerry mentioned stem-cell research, but did not mention Alzheimers. Apparently stung by First Lady Laura Bush who pointed out that a cure for Alzheimers is not "around the corner" as claimed by stem cell supporters, Kerry said "I will support stem cell research so we can sure diseases like diabetes, Parkinsons, and other diseases".

By omitting a mention of Alzheimers, Kerry has backtracked (flip-flopped?) from Ron Reagan's photo-op during the DNC convention, which was prompted by his claim of a pending cure for Alzheimers disease using embryonic stem cells.

Kerry was joined at the rally by Jon Bon Jovi, Leonardo DeCaprio, Teresa Heinz-Kerry, Gov. Ted Kulongski and other Oregon lawmakers.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: alzheimers; kerry; laurabush; stemcells

1 posted on 08/13/2004 2:54:10 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: nwrep

John F*ckin' will retreat when pressed. A killer rabbit, he ain't.


2 posted on 08/13/2004 2:55:30 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: nwrep

If true, I salute a stand-up move by the Kerry campaign. Probably the first and last time I will compliment them.


3 posted on 08/13/2004 2:56:10 PM PDT by NutCrackerBoy
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To: nwrep
Kerry omits mention of Alzheimers in Stem cell stump line during Portland rally today

Maybe it wasn't seared -- SEARED -- into his memory.

Or maybe stem cell research has nothing to do with Alzheimers

4 posted on 08/13/2004 2:56:45 PM PDT by martin_fierro (Humor me.)
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To: nwrep

NAW- He is getting Alzheimer's himself, which is why his stories change all the time. Hoisted on his own petard??


5 posted on 08/13/2004 3:25:51 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (ridesthemiles)
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To: nwrep

I think this article is reading into things too much. I would think he just missed the word.


6 posted on 08/13/2004 3:39:49 PM PDT by OneTimeLurker
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To: OneTimeLurker

No. Everything is calculated and poll tested with Effin Lurchy.


7 posted on 08/13/2004 3:43:17 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: nwrep

Maybe he just forgot to mention Alzheimers. . .


8 posted on 08/13/2004 3:45:57 PM PDT by No Truce With Kings (The opinions expressed are mine! Mine! MINE! All Mine!)
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To: nwrep

He forgot about it.


9 posted on 08/13/2004 5:36:26 PM PDT by PeterFinn (Free Tibet...from Communist China!)
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I think that's how it starts, with little things like forgetting a word or two, next you can't remember where you were on Christmas eve of 1968. then soon you start to have delusions and think that maybe you could be the President of the United States. The whole thing is very sad.


10 posted on 08/13/2004 6:02:09 PM PDT by mean lunch lady (Sometimes- the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train.)
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