AP on Frist's Stem Cell Stance

The Associated Press has issued a story following up on last night's developments on the stem cell front. Senator Frist appeared on "Good Morning America" this morning, and said his decision to back additional research was "based on policy, not on politics." Apparently Frist is saying that embryos which would otherwise be discarded are okay to be considered for research, but nowhere yet have I seen any indication that he's explicitly said he will support Specter-Harkin specifically.

Frist said, according to AP "Now is the time to expand the president's policy because it's promising research, but it must be done in a way that is ethically considerate, that respects the dignity of human life."

Of course by 'now' he means 'in September,' at least based on all the information we know currently.

I'll keep at ear on C-SPAN2 beginning at 9 today, and when Frist takes to the floor with this, I'll be back with updates. Stay tuned.