Yes Reeve died before the election. And it was a ridiculous comment for Edwards to make in the first place. The suggestion that this research would result in miracle cures was a liberal issue to use against Bush. It’s an old liberal trick — say that liberals are in favor of something, then by extension, imply that EVIL REPUBLICANS are against it, so by extension, Republicans are against science, or medical research in general.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQNkVmdicvA
Democrats always claim they can work miracles. Sadly, the majority of voters is often stupid enough to believe them.