When it comes to the presidential election next year, it is likely President Barack Obama and the GOP candidate won't agree on much, but both Obama and his potential rival Newt Gingrich agree that increased research will help lower rising healthcare costs and lead to better prevention of dangerous diseases.
Research!America's new national voter education program, Your Candidates-Your Health, showed responses from both Obama and Gingrich when it comes to eliminating rising healthcare costs and preventing disease and chronic illness among senior citizens and the nation as a whole.
"For too long, patients and families have suffered from debilitating, incurable diseases and we know that stem cell research offers hope to millions of Americans across the country," Obama said in his response to the questionnaire. "I am committed to supporting responsible stem cell research now, and in the future."
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