MICHAEL J FOX - FOX THANKS POLITICIANS FOR STEM CELL SUPPORT

FOX THANKS POLITICIANS FOR STEM CELL SUPPORT

Actor-turned-advocate MICHAEL J FOX is thanking political candidates who supported stem cell research initiatives in the US midterm elections on Tuesday (07NOV06). The BACK TO THE FUTURE star campaigned for candidates who supported research and was accused of acting and exaggerating his symptoms in a political ad by conservative radio show host RUSH LIMBAUGH. Fox tells US news show Entertainment Tonight, "Now that the dust of the election is beginning to settle, I want to thank candidates across the political spectrum who took the time to learn about - and support - embryonic stem cell research. Diseases and disorders are a non-partisan issue that needs a bipartisan solution. "When new and returning members of Congress arrive in Washington in 2007, I am hopeful that they and PRESIDENT BUSH will look for opportunities to move beyond partisanship and serve all citizens." This is not the first election year in which Fox has backed politicians regarding stem cell research. Prior to the 2004 presidential election, the actor shot an ad backing Senator JOHN KERRY, who supported Fox's stance on the issue and even campaigned with him leading up to the election.