More important is the fact that embryonic stem cell research could lead to new treatments and cures for the many Americans afflicted with life-threatening and debilitating diseases.

Kind is the Democratic Chief Deputy Whip and co-founder of both the Upper Mississippi River Congressional Caucus and the Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus and co-vice-chair of the New Democrat Coalition. Early life education and career
Kind was born and raised in La Crosse. There was also a push to draft Kind to run for governor in 2012 against Scott Walker.

S. Representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district.