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In reply to the discussion: The real reason why the righties are shouting Abortion is killing & its supporters are murderers: [View all]gratuitous
(82,849 posts)When she was pinned down during a debate and had to give an answer, for the first time ever, she "might" go for an exception. You think that reflects her true position, and will control her actions in the Senate? I have a bridge to Brooklyn I can sell you. Got the deed right here.
And yes, Gardner also went stealth during his Senate campaign, but when he was in the House, he co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act. Now, what do you suppose reflects his true feelings, and what do you suppose he'll be supporting in his new job? If you think he's suddenly going to forget his own career, then maybe you have a case. I'm far more inclined to think that he'll stick with his own statement from the page you linked to (but which passage you neglected to quote for some reason) that he will sponsor and support legislation that protects life "at all stages." Since Gardner has previously sponsored a bill called the Life at Conception Act, when do you suppose he thinks life begins?
You're intrepidly (if a bit dishonestly) trying to make a "no true Scotsman" argument, but the fact is that officials elected for their pro-life or anti-abortion positions are indeed trying to legislatively harm women's health.