Michael J. Fox endorses Jerry McNerney for Congress

bye bye Pombo!


Press Release - 11/5/2006
Michael J. Fox endorses Jerry McNerney for Congress

MEDIA ADVISORY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2006

MCNERNEY CONTACTS: YONI COHEN, (925) 497-2736 OR ROB CAUGHLAN, (650) 575-9448
MICHAEL J. FOX CONTACT: (414) 978-5498

MICHAEL J. FOX ENDORSES JERRY MCNERNEY FOR CONGRESS
Cites Support for Stem Cell Research

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.

http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/press_story.asp?id=43

:woohoo:

The TV role that made Michael famous was that of the quintessential Young Republican. I sure am glad reality turned out to be somewhat different! :rofl: