Stem Cell Politics Hurts GOP

Think Progress reflects on the problems that come with opposition to stem cell research for incumbent Republican Sen. Jim Talent (MO).

Good news in Missouri. Bush's approval rating is down near the national average, at 36%, while Jim Talent is at odds with a popular ballot measure to protect stem cell research from state restrictions. The numbers against Talent on this issue are astounding. Claire McCaskill, the Missouri State Auditor, is one of several heartland Democrats that have a good chance at ousting Republican incumbents this November. Check out her blog.