He supports abortion rights with some restrictions. Last week, he voted in committee for a bill funding embryonic stem cell research, which many conservatives oppose. Kean has a moderate voting record, having co-sponsored major bills with Democrats. Bush’s veto of the federal stem cell legislation and, in the Senate, will work to bring the hope and promise that stem cell research offers to millions of Americans who suffer from devastating diseases. In the state senate, I supported stem cell research and opposed pork-barrel brick and mortar projects that Bob’s cronies in Trenton attempted to pass KEAN: Bob Menendez misrepresents my position on stem cell research. might say he supports it, but he’s voted against funding stem cell research In turn, this would reduce costs for Medicaid and other programs. Keep people out of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Breakthroughs wouldn’t only improve quality of life, but would also MENENDEZ: I’m working to help researchers harness the potential of stem cell research to prevent and cure diseases like Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s. Opposed Bush’s veto of federal stem cell legislation voted against funding stem-cell research six times. MENENDEZ: I stood up to Bush and voted to expand funding for stem-cell research. ![]() Sadly, Bob Menendez distorts my record on this issue. ![]() KEAN: I fully support stem cell research, voted in favor of it and opposed President Bush’s veto. Q: Do you believe that Federal funding of embryonic stem cell research should be banned? Menendez distorts my pro-stem-cell stance Unlike my opponent, I believe we must have Supreme Court justices who will uphold Roe v. MENENDEZ: I strongly support a woman’s right to choose. ![]() KEAN: Unlike Bob Menendez, I support judicial nominees based on merit and ability, not based on litmus tests or whether they support my political views. Wade should be a litmus test for Supreme Court judges?
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