McCaskill Uses Michael J. Fox in Emotional Ad ...


In the "show me" state, a visibly ill Michael J. Fox appears in a powerful pro-stem cell / anti-Talent political commercial .

While there is no evidence to support his claim that Sen. Talent is standing in the way of science, this very emotional and personal ad will likely be effective at influencing emotional voters. It is hard to argue logic against a visibly ill victim.

As someone who grew up watching Michael J. Fox on TV, it is both troubling that he is this sick -- and that political people are capitalizing on his sickness. But it is to be expected.

If you are engaged in the stem cell debate, pay attention because more of this is coming ...