Sunday, February 12, 2006

Ritter / Beauprez on stem-cell research Colorado Lib: "There is an easy way to compare Ritter with his likely Republican opponent, Bob Beauprez. I researched their reactions to Denver U.S. House Representative Diana Degette's Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005.. "Bill Ritter, when asked about stem cell research on Colorado Pols, said, 'I support Rep. DeGette's bill, and believe that it is appropriate and in the public interest to use embryos that otherwise would have been discarded for stem cell research that may lead to cures for serious and debilitating diseases. However, I am opposed to the creation of new embryos for the sole purpose of stem cell research.' "That wasn't exactly the answer I was hoping for. But it was close. At least Ritter would have voted for the bill. "Bob Beauprez did not. According to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Beauprez joined Colorado Republicans Tom Tancredo and Marilyn Musgrave in voting nay." Category: Denver November 2006 Election 8:28:01 AM    comment []

Denver Post ballot issues poll The Denver Post is running an article today with the results of a recent poll about seven issues that may show up on the fall ballot. From the article, "Most Coloradans oppose gay marriage, but almost as many support giving same-sex couples the same legal benefits married couples have, according to a poll conducted for The Denver Post. "Residents also would oppose a state law prohibiting abortion of a viable fetus. "The poll on seven issues expected on the November ballot gives a glimpse of voters' impressions before a myriad of campaigns spend fortunes to recruit support on issues that also include illegal immigration and the legalization of marijuana... "In the contentious debate over gay marriage, support for an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is ahead by 19 percentage points, with 55 percent of the 625 people polled in favor. Thirty- six percent opposed the amendment... "Fifty percent of people polled statewide favor domestic partnerships that would give same-sex couples similar legal benefits to those married couples enjoy. Forty-one percent oppose such a measure... "Just over half of those polled - 51 percent - said they would oppose prohibiting abortion of a viable fetus, while 35 percent said they would support it. Seventy-two percent of Democrats oppose such a law, compared with a third of Republicans polled... "Restricting state services for illegal immigrants would also be a winner if the election were held today. Of those polled, 59 percent said they would vote to amend the state constitution to limit benefits, compared with 28 percent who said they would not. Thirteen percent said they were undecided... "Limiting the government's power to use eminent domain to condemn private property for economic development would also win, 49 percent to 38 percent, if the election were held now. "But Coloradans don't support legalizing marijuana. Fifty-one percent of people polled said they do not support a ballot initiative like the one Denver passed last year to make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana legal... "The poll also showed overwhelming support for creating a multi-state purchasing pool to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for qualified, low-income people. Just 12 percent of respondents said they opposed the pool, compared with 70 percent who supported it." Category: Denver November 2006 Election 7:54:44 AM    comment []

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