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BRODER ON SC RESEARCH AND THE WISC. GOVERNOR'S RACE: Research Proves to Be a Chink in GOP Armor; Especially When Framed Around Economic Development

By nisbetmc on July 10, 2006.

In yesterday's Washington Post, David Broder focused on the Wisc. Governor race, and the ability of Democratic incumbent Jim Doyle to re-define stem cell research around economic development in the state. The framing strategy is putting pressure on GOP candidate and U.S. Rep. Mark Green, who adheres closely to President Bush's position on SC research.

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FRAME: Economic Competitiveness
Stem Cell / Cloning Research

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That's the Wisconsin governor race, not Senate. Doyle is the incumbant. He is definitely trying to put Green in Bushes pocket in his radio ads.