Yesterday, DoubleSpeak wrote about the battle heating up in Missouri over stem-cell research and a ballot measure that would protect the exploration of this new science.

Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO) has flip-flopped on stem-cell research and his chances of being re-elected have been hindered because of his ‘out of the mainstream’ position. He is pandering and he’ll pay the price on Election Day.

National Public Radio’s Greg Allen profiles this sensitive debate and talks about the political consequences for a senator who just doesn’t get it. Have a listen.