Castor stand on abortion derided

[Freddie Stubbs]

U.S. Senate candidate Betty Castor's support for some abortion restrictions prompted a few activists and elected officials Friday to question her endorsement by Emily's List, a fundraising group for pro-choice candidates.

Most who voiced concerns are allies of Castor's opponent, Peter Deutsch.

During a debate Thursday, Castor said she opposed a late-term procedure that critics call ''partial-birth'' abortion -- unless a woman's health is in danger. She also said she supports laws requiring minors seeking abortions to notify their parents unless they are rape or incest victims.

Abortion rights activist Marge Head said she would not vote for Castor. ''I feel like I have been hoodwinked,'' she said.

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[libertad]

1. I agree with Marge Head. I am not voting for Betty Castor, either.

[FlaIndie]

2. wtf?

This is a non-issue. The repubs will never have a bill up that makes room for the health of mother and other things in consideration. We do not need Martinez or McCollum casting a vote on choice (because they believe in none) instead of Castor.