Rick Perry Uses Own Adult Stem Cells for Back Surgery
Rick Perry, the Texas governor and possible Republican presidential hopeful, had back surgery recently that was credited as part of the reason why he has delayed a decision to enter the race to potentially take on pro-abortion President Barack Obama.
The July 1 surgery was, as he called it on Twitter, a "little procedure" designed to treat a recurring injury. He said the spinal fusion and nerve decompression had gone "as advertised."
However, the Texas Tribune, in a new article today on the procedure, says it involved the use of Perry's own adult stem cells. Perry is a strong supporter of adult stem cell research as is the pro-life community, and he has promoted it as the more ethical and effective alternative to embryonic stem cell research because it is helping patients now without any of the moral concerns that accompany the embryonic variety.
The Tribune reported that Perry underwent an experimental injection of his own stem cells in a treatment that is not yet approved by the FDA because if its experimental component. The news web site said, "His treatment involved removing his own adult stem cells from healthy tissue and injecting them back into his body at the time of surgery, with the belief that the cells would assist tissue regeneration and speed recovery."
Perry spokesman Mark Miner said yesterday that the procedure was 'successful" and he confirmed it involved 'the innovative use of his own adult stem cells." Ref. Source 8
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will announce Saturday in South Carolina that he is running for presidenta Republican familiar with the plans told CNN.
Previous reports had indicated that Perry would use a speech at the conservative RedState Gathering in Charleston to make his intentions clear but would stop short of officially announcing a presidential bid.
According to a CNN/ORC International poll, 15 percent of Republicans and independents who lean toward the GOP choose Perry as their first choice for their party's nomination, just 2 points behind former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Ref. CNN
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Comments: Rick Perry is joining the game a little late but what about his immigration policies? Having a fence perimeter on the entire border isn't going to stop the illegals... They'll just find a way around it. His thoughts about the it being the federal government's responsibility to protect the border is good but I think its more of a join effort.
Media out to take down Rick Perry
Is the media out to take down Rick Perry? Chris Matthews has devoted quite a bit of attention to the Texas Governor and claimed that the media needs to devote every nickel they have to an investigation. Even Robert Gibbs, ex-White House Press Secretary and all around buffoon, has attacked Perry in recent days. Is the left shaking in their boots at the possibility of a Perry Presidential run? Ref. Source 8