Hmm... So you're a president with mediocre approval ratings, especially on targeted issues like heath care. An issue like stem cell research comes up. It's not huge, like repealing the ABM treaty, but something the press is milling about on. 64% of the public is in favor of federally funded research. You think about the issue for a few weeks, and decide to make a nationally televised address to state the White House's position. Do you do this if you're going to tell people you're going against the poll?

Just thinking...