(CPOD) Aug. 9, 2004 - John Kerry holds the upper hand in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Time. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee, while 43 per cent would support Republican incumbent George W. Bush.

Independent candidate Ralph Nader garners the support of four per cent of respondents. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Support for Kerry increased by two per cent since June, while backing for Bush remained stable.

The Democratic National Convention was held from Jul. 26 to Jul. 29 in Boston. The Republican National Convention will take place in New York City, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

Three years ago today, Bush banned federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, which some scientists believe can be useful in the treatment of several diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. In a nationally televised statement, Bush said "While we're all hopeful about the potential of this research, no one can be certain that the science will live up to the hope it has generated. "

In last Saturday's Democratic radio address, Kerry pledged to lift existing restrictions, saying "Good will and good sense can resolve the ethical issues without stopping life-saving research."

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