Stem Cell Research

How closely have you followed the debate about government funding of stem cell research – very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not closely at all? Next, I'm going to read you a list of issues. Regardless of whether or not you think it should be legal, for each one, please tell me whether you personally believe that in general it is morally acceptable or morally wrong. How about -- medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos?More ...

Six in 10 Americans Favor Easing Restrictions on Stem Cell Research

Nearly two in three say President Bush should not veto stem cell legislation

June 15, 2007

More than 6 in 10 Americans, according to recent Gallup Polls, say President Bush should not veto a bill that would expand federal funding on embryonic stem cell research. Most Americans say the government should ease the current restrictions on funding stem cell research, though few believe there should be no restrictions at all. A solid majority of Americans also say embryonic stem cell research is morally acceptable.More ...

Public Opposes President Bush's Veto on Stem Cell Research Funding

Most feel Bush based decision on personal beliefs, not for political advantage

July 27, 2006

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of President Bush's decision to veto a bill that would have expanded federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Most Americans do not feel the president made this decision in an attempt to gain political advantage, but rather on the basis of his personal moral beliefs. Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to support the president's veto decision in this matter.More ...

Stem Cell Veto Contrary to Public Opinion

Most support the research, but don't follow the issue very closely

July 20, 2006

A majority of Americans favor embryonic stem cell research, and would likely support any legislative initiative that funds it in any way, shape, or form. At the same time, Americans are not highly informed about the nuances of stem cell research nor are they paying close attention to it.More ...

Public Backs Federal Funding for New Stem Cell Research

Weekly churchgoers, conservatives less supportive

August 16, 2005

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist may have been excluded from Justice Sunday II because he recently changed his position on government spending to support research on newly created stem cells obtained from human embryos. Which side do Americans take in the debate?More ...

Party Lines Shape Views of What's Morally Acceptable

Embryonic stem cell research sees surge in support among Democrats

May 24, 2005

Gallup's annual survey on values and beliefs asked Americans to rate 16 issues as "morally acceptable" or "morally wrong." A review of the data shows substantial differences between Republicans' and Democrats' views of what is morally acceptable.More ...

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