Anti Choice groups target Frist for stem cell backing.

[DanCa]

Frist Subject of Anti-Stem Cell TV Ads

Associated Press



Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 25 - An evangelical group has begun a
weeklong advertising campaign in Iowa criticizing Senate Majority
Leader Bill Frist for backing expanded embryonic stem cell research.

"We know Iowa is a way to get everybody's attention," said Gary
Cass, head of the Florida-based Center for Reclaiming America. "Our
hope is Senator Frist will hear from Iowans and they are kind of a
bellwether state in the heartland."Iowa is a critical state in the
presidential nominating process and Frist is considered a potential
candidate for the Republican nomination in 2008.

In the ad, which shows a photo of a smiling baby, an announcer
says: "Senator Frist: we cannot save innocent lives by destroying
them. Tell Senator Frist to stand with President Bush and oppose
research that destroys human embryos." Cass said the ads began airing Thursday on television stations in the Des Moines area and local radio stations around the state. The group is spending about $50,000 but could expand the campaign if more money is raised. It also sent e-mails to a national listing of 500,000 social conservatives.

Nick Smith, a spokesman for the Tennessee senator, said
Frist "understands that there are many opinions on this issue and he
respects those opinions. However, after long thought, he has made
his decision based on principle and believes it holds great promise
in helping many people." Frist angered many social conservatives when he endorsed legislation that would provide federal funds for expanded stem cell research.

"Senator Frist made a tragic and grave error in endorsing public
funding of research that destroys human life," Cass said.

- Wouldn't spending fifty thou and poor people be more ethical?-

[rodeodance]

1. good, let them eat their own.

[DanCa]

2. It's a dog eat dog world and frist is wearing milk bone underwear. (nt)