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Policy Positions >> Abortion

Tim Ryan on Abortion

  • Long record of support for abortion rights. (Apr 2019)
  • Remove anti-abortion language from GOP platform. (Feb 2019)
  • Repeal outdated criminal abortion laws. (Jan 2019)
  • Pro-life. (Nov 2018)
  • Support Planned Parenthood; support employer contraceptives. (Oct 2018)
  • Trust women to make their own decisions. (Oct 2018)
  • Yes affordable contraceptives; no unneeded restrictions. (Oct 2018)
  • Pro-lifer who believes in protecting the life of the unborn. (Sep 2018)
  • Protect life from natural conception to natural death. (Sep 2018)
  • Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Abortion should be an option of last resort. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • I don't like abortion, but it's not black and white. (Jul 2018)
  • A fetus is an alive, individual human being. (May 2018)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (May 2018)
  • Anti-abortion but pro-law: don't waste time on new laws. (May 2018)
  • I trust women to make their own medical decisions. (Mar 2018)
  • Protect the rights of the most innocent heartbeats. (Mar 2018)
  • Emily's List endorsement. (Oct 2017)
  • Fight for the unborn. (Oct 2017)
  • Life begins at conception. (Oct 2017)
  • Woman's health between her and her doctor. (Sep 2017)
  • Restore Planned Parenthood funding. (Aug 2017)
  • Advocate for women's reproductive freedom in State Senate. (Jul 2017)
  • Defend a woman's right to choose and Planned Parenthood. (Apr 2017)
  • Backs pro-choice groups. (Jan 2017)
  • Parental notification for minors. (Jan 2017)
  • Attempt to save life of child if you must do abortion. (Nov 2016)
  • Discontinue funding Planned Parenthood. (Nov 2016)
  • Endorsed Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Nov 2016)
  • Invest in technology & charity to reduce number of abortions. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • Roe v. Wade is judicial activism at its worst. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports defunding Planned Parenthood federally & locally. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports human life begins at conception. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports judges who strictly interpret Constitution. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports pro-choice legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • All employers should cover contraceptives (no RFRA). (Oct 2016)
  • Pro-life. (Oct 2016)
  • Supported abortion rights; moderate stance on social issues. (Oct 2016)
  • Supports public funding for Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2016)
  • Trump's support of late-term abortion ban is "gift from god". (Oct 2016)
  • Pro-life; and no free birth control. (Sep 2016)
  • A woman bears the burdens; so trust her judgment. (Aug 2016)
  • Comprehensive reproductive health care services for women. (Aug 2016)
  • Personally against abortion but no government role to ban it. (Aug 2016)
  • Pro-choice, but parental notification is ok. (Aug 2016)
  • Strong advocate for protecting access to women's health care. (Aug 2016)
  • Subsidizing abortion undermines dignity of mother and child. (Aug 2016)
  • Support a woman's right to choose. (Aug 2016)
  • Women choose what is best for their bodies. (Aug 2016)
  • Endorsed by NARAL for perfect pro-choice voting records. (Jul 2016)
  • Keep existing Washington state law on abortion rights. (Jul 2016)
  • Prohibiting abortion creates a black market. (Jul 2016)
  • Supreme Court has ruled on abortion. (Jul 2016)
  • Clinic access is guarding a fundamental constitutional right. (Jun 2016)
  • I fully support a woman's constitutional right to choose. (Jun 2016)
  • Government should be kept out of the matter of abortion. (May 2016)
  • Criticized raids earlier against anti-abortion activists. (Apr 2016)
  • Oppose partial birth abortion; support parental notification. (Apr 2016)
  • Passing laws that restrict abortions won't stop abortions. (Apr 2016)
  • Pro-choice but no federal funding for abortion. (Apr 2016)
  • State funding for stem cell research, despite Bush ban. (Apr 2016)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Mar 2016)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2016)
  • Life is sacred; a pro-life Coloradan. (Feb 2016)
  • Pro-life & pro-conservative values. (Feb 2016)
  • Protect life from moment of conception to natural passing. (Feb 2016)
  • Apply Constitutional rights from conception. (Jan 2016)
  • I've been to the March For Life for 25 years. (Jan 2016)
  • Life begins at conception. (Jan 2016)
  • Planned Parenthood performs late-term partial birth abortion. (Jan 2016)
  • We continue to slaughter 4,000 babies a day. (Jan 2016)
  • Accessible contraceptives & family planning services. (Dec 2015)
  • Keep Title X funds for reproductive health services. (Dec 2015)
  • Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right. (Nov 2015)
  • Abortion ok when LIFE of mother at risk, not just her HEALTH. (Nov 2015)
  • Abortion should be illegal but not criminal. (Nov 2015)
  • Champion of the rights of the unborn. (Nov 2015)
  • Legal protection to unborn children. (Nov 2015)
  • No conservative litmus test for judicial appointments. (Nov 2015)
  • Pro-life rhetoric not to blame in clinic shootout. (Nov 2015)
  • Pro-life; but don't let some government official decide. (Nov 2015)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Oct 2015)
  • I'm endorsed by pro-life groups; my rivals not 100% pro-life. (Oct 2015)
  • No exceptions for rape or incest victims. (Oct 2015)
  • No federal funding of abortions, but state funding ok. (Oct 2015)
  • Supported by anti-abortion group Louisiana Right to Life. (Oct 2015)
  • 2010: Roe v. Wade is a decided issue; 2015: Overturn it. (Sep 2015)
  • A decision to abort is between a woman and her doctor. (Sep 2015)
  • Defund Planned Parenthood, but not with federal shutdown. (Sep 2015)
  • Fund health clinics for non-abortion & alternative services. (Sep 2015)
  • GOP should shut government to defund Planned Parenthood. (Sep 2015)
  • I defunded Planned Parenthood in Florida; do same federally. (Sep 2015)
  • I don't want federal funds to pay for abortions. (Sep 2015)
  • I would veto a law defunding Planned Parenthood. (Sep 2015)
  • I'm personally opposed, but Roe v Wade is the law. (Sep 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Sep 2015)
  • Litmus test for Supreme Court justices on rights of unborn. (Sep 2015)
  • Not running to change laws on abortion. (Sep 2015)
  • Planned Parenthood didn't illegally dispose of fetal tissue. (Sep 2015)
  • Planned Parenthood harvested organs from living babies. (Sep 2015)
  • Planned Parenthood is about character, not condoms. (Sep 2015)
  • Planned Parenthood sells babies' body parts. (Sep 2015)
  • Under my presidency, life would be really deemed precious. (Sep 2015)
  • Appalled by abortion, but stop trying to overturn Roe v.Wade. (Aug 2015)
  • Apply 5th and 14th amendments to unborn child. (Aug 2015)
  • Best to end abortion, but not by making it a crime. (Aug 2015)
  • Defund and criminally investigate Planned Parenthood. (Aug 2015)
  • End Planned Parenthood funding by tying to debt limit vote. (Aug 2015)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's List. (Aug 2015)
  • Planned Parenthood: end trade in murdered baby parts. (Aug 2015)
  • Pro-choice, but ban abortion after 20 weeks. (Aug 2015)
  • Promote a positive culture of life. (Aug 2015)
  • Roe v. Wade was a rogue decision, not settled law. (Aug 2015)
  • Taking innocent life does not solve problem of rape. (Aug 2015)
  • The only litmus test for Supreme Court is to follow the law. (Aug 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jul 2015)
  • Investigate organizations harvesting aborted babies' parts. (Jul 2015)
  • Abortionists need admitting privileges at nearby hospital. (Jun 2015)
  • Require hearing fetal heartbeat & one-day waiting period. (Jun 2015)
  • Right to abortion is a gating issues. (Jun 2015)
  • Abortions should be legal, without government restriction. (May 2015)
  • As president, would push for the repeal of Roe v. Wade. (May 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Ban abortions 20 weeks after fertilization. (May 2015)
  • Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
  • I'm pro-choice, with limitations. (May 2015)
  • Pushed legislation to protect the unborn. (May 2015)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Apr 2015)
  • Don't interfere with women's personal healthcare decisions. (Apr 2015)
  • No tax dollars for abortions. (Apr 2015)
  • Support Hobby Lobby and right to stand by religious creed. (Apr 2015)
  • Denounce Planned Parenthood as largest abortion provider. (Mar 2015)
  • Fought for abortion rights in community AND in Congress. (Mar 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Mar 2015)
  • Unwavering supporter of a woman's right to choose. (Mar 2015)
  • A child conceived in rape or incest is every bit as human. (Feb 2015)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Feb 2015)
  • In partial birth abortion, doctor kills baby after delivery. (Feb 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Husband of Terri Schiavo blames Bush for harassment. (Jan 2015)
  • Liberals believe in protecting flies, but not human life. (Jan 2015)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Teen pregnancies and abortions are nearing all-time lows. (Jan 2015)
  • Where do the three Bushes disagree on social issues? (Jan 2015)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2014)
  • Faithful defender of a woman's right to choose. (Nov 2014)
  • I believe in the sanctity of human life from conception. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect unborn victims. (Nov 2014)
  • Defend a woman's right to make her own health care decisions. (Oct 2014)
  • Defund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2014)
  • Government out of individual medical decisions. (Oct 2014)
  • If GOP capitulates on life, they lose voters like me. (Oct 2014)
  • Reverse Roe v. Wade; defund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2014)
  • Abortion is a woman's right, with limits. (Sep 2014)
  • Do everything to protect those who cannot protect themselves. (Sep 2014)
  • Human life amendment: define "person" from conception. (Sep 2014)
  • Human life begins at conception. (Sep 2014)
  • Human life doesn't begin at conception. (Sep 2014)
  • Leave abortion decisions to the states. (Sep 2014)
  • Life begins at conception, but listen to constituents. (Sep 2014)
  • Life is a child's right; this led me into politics. (Sep 2014)
  • Make contraceptives available without a prescription. (Sep 2014)
  • Man does not have the right to destroy innocent life. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes abortion rights, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes abortion rights. (Sep 2014)
  • Protections of law apply to the unborn child. (Sep 2014)
  • Respect life, but support woman's right to choose. (Sep 2014)
  • Restrictions on legalized abortion. (Sep 2014)
  • Support abortion as a woman's right. (Sep 2014)
  • Supports abortion as a woman's right. (Sep 2014)
  • Supports abortion rights, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Abortion is social issue, not government issue. (Aug 2014)
  • AdWatch: defend woman's right to make her own choices. (Aug 2014)
  • Don't talk about exceptions; talk about life. (Aug 2014)
  • Focus on alternatives such as adoption & foster children. (Aug 2014)
  • Hired abortion activist as campaign Communications Director. (Aug 2014)
  • Leader for life both in and out of the political arena. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes barring stem cell research. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes parental notification. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes public funding of abortions. (Aug 2014)
  • Pro-choice but exact positions are unknown. (Aug 2014)
  • Pro-choice. (Aug 2014)
  • Pro-life Libertarian, because life begins at conception. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports barring stem cell research. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports parental notification. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports public funding of abortions. (Aug 2014)
  • Abortion causes a culture of death. (Jul 2014)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jul 2014)
  • Human life begins at conception. (Jul 2014)
  • No role for government in regulating abortion. (Jul 2014)
  • Offer abortion services free to women at the poverty level. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes abortion rights, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes Amendment 1 banning abortion for rape & incest. (Jul 2014)
  • Support woman's right to make her own health decisions. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports abortion rights, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports abortion rights. (Jul 2014)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jun 2014)
  • Don't incarcerate women for biological functions with ova. (Jun 2014)
  • Helped defeat ballot measure attacking women's health. (Jun 2014)
  • Offering contraception is dangerous federal overreach. (Jun 2014)
  • Always fight to protect Roe v. Wade. (May 2014)
  • Criticized anti-abortion legislation. (May 2014)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (May 2014)
  • Oppose any effort to further restrict abortion rights. (May 2014)
  • Reduce abortions without infringing women's rights to decide. (May 2014)
  • Calls himself pro-choice, but usually votes pro-life. (Apr 2014)
  • No state nor federal government role in abortion. (Apr 2014)
  • Abortion is a personal choice. (Mar 2014)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2014)
  • Life begins at conception. (Mar 2014)
  • Voted against restrictions on abortion rights. (Mar 2014)
  • Endorsed by Planned Parenthood; she founded women's clinic. (Feb 2014)
  • Fight for full access to basic reproductive health services. (Feb 2014)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Feb 2014)
  • Restricting abortion for "women's safety" won't win approval. (Feb 2014)
  • Terri Schiavo case: ordered feeding tube reinserted. (Feb 2014)
  • Abortion is a personal decision. (Jan 2014)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jan 2014)
  • Limiting abortion isn't limited-government conservatism. (Jan 2014)
  • Pro-life from conception to natural, dignified death. (Jan 2014)
  • Protect human life from the moment of conception. (Jan 2014)
  • Reliably supported pro-life legislation. (Jan 2014)
  • Right to life is a fundamental principle. (Jan 2014)
  • Supports abortion rights. (Jan 2014)
  • Supports right to abortion although personally opposed. (Jan 2014)
  • Women should search their soul before deciding on abortion. (Jan 2014)
  • AdWatch: If babies had guns, they wouldn't be aborted. (Dec 2013)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Dec 2013)
  • No taxpayer dollars to terminate human life in the womb. (Dec 2013)
  • OpEd: Not a reliable vote on abortion rights. (Dec 2013)
  • Personally opposes abortion, but decision up to each woman. (Dec 2013)
  • Pro-life. (Dec 2013)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2013)
  • Strongly pro-life. (Dec 2013)
  • Unequivocally pro-choice; allow abortions via MaineCare. (Dec 2013)
  • 100% rating from the National Right to Life Committee. (Nov 2013)
  • 2001: Supported Fetal Protection Act & partial-birth ban. (Nov 2013)
  • Adamantly protect the life of the unborn. (Nov 2013)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Government out of our lives on abortion. (Nov 2013)
  • Life should be protected from conception. (Nov 2013)
  • More to be done for access to reproductive choices. (Nov 2013)
  • Promote adoption; 100% pro-life. (Nov 2013)
  • Stand strong for the unborn. (Nov 2013)
  • Support the Life at Conception Act; all life is precious. (Nov 2013)
  • Supports abortion law allowing first trimester terminations. (Nov 2013)
  • Supreme Court decided the issue; state cannot overturn it. (Nov 2013)
  • Calls himself "very pro-life" & supports limiting abortion. (Oct 2013)
  • I've dedicated my life to saving lives; all lives. (Oct 2013)
  • Life begins at conception. (Oct 2013)
  • Strongly pro-life, but not a Senate priority. (Oct 2013)
  • Anti-abortion and pro-guns. (Aug 2013)
  • I believe life begins at conception. (Jul 2013)
  • More restrictions on abortion clinics; 5-month limit. (Jul 2013)
  • No new abortion restrictions as governor. (Jul 2013)
  • Safe, legal, rare, and woman's personal decision. (Jul 2013)
  • States can't exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. (Jul 2013)
  • Stricter regulations on abortions & abortion clinics. (Jul 2013)
  • 24-hour waiting period for a woman to get an abortion. (Jun 2013)
  • I'm personally prolife but I'm not changing any abortion law. (Jun 2013)
  • Protect the pre-born and all the vulnerable in our society. (Jun 2013)
  • Supports GOP platform which bans abortion. (Jun 2013)
  • Allow ObamaCare state exchanges to provide abortion services. (May 2013)
  • Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (May 2013)
  • Lifetime fighter for a woman's right to choose. (May 2013)
  • Find non-life-ending options for ending a pregnancy. (Apr 2013)
  • Government should support embryonic stem cell research. (Apr 2013)
  • It's not a woman's choice whether baby lives or dies. (Apr 2013)
  • Promote potentially life-saving stem cell research. (Apr 2013)
  • Protect Roe v. Wade; it keeps abortion in clinical setting. (Apr 2013)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Apr 2013)
  • The baby's body is not the woman's body; provide new options. (Apr 2013)
  • I am pro-life, but Roe v. Wade is settled law. (Mar 2013)
  • NO on penalties for violent offenses against pregnant women. (Mar 2013)
  • Opposes abortion funding but funded Planned Parenthood. (Mar 2013)
  • Prohibit abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • Pro-life legislative voting history. (Mar 2013)
  • Protect life and families. (Mar 2013)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on parental approval & adult questionnaires. (Mar 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Feb 2013)
  • Right to Life applies to most vulnerable & most helpless. (Feb 2013)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list. (Jan 2013)
  • Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored banning family assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • A woman should have the final say over her medical affairs. (Nov 2012)
  • Don't require churches to provide birth control to staff. (Nov 2012)
  • Fund abortion organizations; some parental notification. (Nov 2012)
  • God-given legal personhood from fertilization. (Nov 2012)
  • Healthcare is a right, including women's reproductive rights. (Nov 2012)
  • Oppose any limit on woman's right to choose. (Nov 2012)
  • Real choice includes information on prevention. (Nov 2012)
  • Women have sole right on contraception & abortion. (Nov 2012)
  • Birth control should not be up to your employer. (Oct 2012)
  • Contraceptive services comprehensively provided, and free. (Oct 2012)
  • Don't require churches to offer contraception to employees. (Oct 2012)
  • Every woman in America should have access to contraceptives. (Oct 2012)
  • Funding to Planned Parenthood ok if not used for abortions. (Oct 2012)
  • I'm a pro-choice woman; not part of anti-woman agenda. (Oct 2012)
  • I'm pro-choice, not multiple-choice. (Oct 2012)
  • Not proud that Delaware has highest abortion rate. (Oct 2012)
  • ObamaCare asks insurance companies to provide contraceptives. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
  • Pro-life, period, but not for rape. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports banning embryonic stem cell research. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
  • Abortion is a woman's right. (Sep 2012)
  • Birth control ok, but don't force churches to provide it. (Sep 2012)
  • Don't require colleges to pay for students' contraception. (Sep 2012)
  • Government should stay out of abortion decision. (Sep 2012)
  • Guarantee women access to birth control & Planned Parenthood. (Sep 2012)
  • I consider myself pro-choice. (Sep 2012)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)
  • I'm a moderate pro-choice Republican & always have been. (Sep 2012)
  • I'm pro-choice but anti-Elena Kagan. (Sep 2012)
  • Never use taxpayer dollars to kill innocent life. (Sep 2012)
  • Since 1960s, illegal for states to ban contraception. (Sep 2012)
  • Target of $1.4M in attack ads from Planned Parenthood. (Sep 2012)
  • Trust women rather than regulating half the population. (Sep 2012)
  • Urged Komen to reverse defunding of Planned Parenthood. (Sep 2012)
  • Don't force religious institutions to violate moral values. (Aug 2012)
  • Endorsed by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Aug 2012)
  • Endorsed Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Aug 2012)
  • God-given rights begin at conception. (Aug 2012)
  • Long history of working for pro-Life causes. (Aug 2012)
  • No abortion under all circumstances, including rape & incest. (Aug 2012)
  • OpEd: Jeb avoids extremism on women's issues. (Aug 2012)
  • Opposes abortion in most cases. (Aug 2012)
  • No funding for Planned Parenthood; protect the unborn. (Jun 2012)
  • Opposes federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2012)
  • Pro-life from conception to natural death. (Jun 2012)
  • Women have right to make choices about contraception. (Jun 2012)
  • Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (May 2012)
  • Maintain abortion rights & provide free birth control. (May 2012)
  • Morning-after pill should be readily accessible. (May 2012)
  • Not a woman's right; remember the life of the child. (May 2012)
  • Our rights are given to us by our Creator at our conception. (May 2012)
  • Proud of defunding Planned Parenthood. (May 2012)
  • Pushed the sonogram bill with pro-life advocates. (May 2012)
  • Women's right to control their bodies is nonnegotiable. (May 2012)
  • Absolutely against abortion. (Apr 2012)
  • Companies can deny insuring birth control. (Apr 2012)
  • Contraception in health plans breaches religious liberty. (Apr 2012)
  • Endorsed as longtime pro-life leader. (Apr 2012)
  • Government should not have a role in reproductive services. (Apr 2012)
  • I strongly oppose partial birth abortion. (Apr 2012)
  • I'm pro-life because someone saved my husband's life. (Apr 2012)
  • It's a woman's right to make her own medical decisions. (Apr 2012)
  • Life begins at conception; support Constitutional Amendment. (Apr 2012)
  • Zero funding for Planned Parenthood. (Apr 2012)
  • Conscience exemption: churches need not insure contraception. (Mar 2012)
  • Enforce against doctors performing abortions after viability. (Mar 2012)
  • Liberty to define one's own concept of mystery of human life. (Mar 2012)
  • Morally wrong, but a woman's choice until viability. (Mar 2012)
  • Pro-life, period. (Mar 2012)
  • Religious liberty trumps contraception health insurance. (Mar 2012)
  • Require women seeking abortions to view a sonogram. (Mar 2012)
  • Roe ruling definitively resolved abortion issue. (Mar 2012)
  • $101M for stem cell research over six years. (Feb 2012)
  • Abortion is a woman's right. (Feb 2012)
  • Church employee birth control violates religious conscience. (Feb 2012)
  • Insurers must provide contraception, but not employers. (Feb 2012)
  • MA churches can choose to not provide morning-after pills. (Feb 2012)
  • Make contraceptives available to everyone. (Feb 2012)
  • Morning-after pill same as birth control pill; not immoral. (Feb 2012)
  • No prosecution of Planned Parenthood for lost reports. (Feb 2012)
  • Opposing contraception isn't extreme; legal infanticide is. (Feb 2012)
  • Reverse Obama regulations that threaten innocent life. (Feb 2012)
  • Roe v. Wade was constitutionally flawed legal decision. (Feb 2012)
  • 1990: As church leader, urged at-risk mom against abortion. (Jan 2012)
  • 1994: Supported abortion rights but personally opposed. (Jan 2012)
  • 2002: No to new abortion law; yes to emergency contraception. (Jan 2012)
  • Courts added tax-paid abortions to RomneyCare; not me. (Jan 2012)
  • Don't discard excess embryos from in vitro fertilization. (Jan 2012)
  • Embryonic stem-cell research desensitizes us to kill babies. (Jan 2012)
  • Endorsed by Family Research Council & anti-abortion groups. (Jan 2012)
  • Gingrich's abortion stances compared to Santorum's. (Jan 2012)
  • I had no litmus test for appointing judges, but I'm pro-life. (Jan 2012)
  • No funding for Planned Parenthood; protect the unborn. (Jan 2012)
  • Opposes abortion as a woman's right. (Jan 2012)
  • Right to privacy is explicit, but not for contraception. (Jan 2012)
  • Scientifically, life begins at conception. (Jan 2012)
  • States have the right to ban contraception, but shouldn't. (Jan 2012)
  • States shouldn't ban contraception; and no state wants to. (Jan 2012)
  • Stem-cell cloning breaches an ethical boundary. (Jan 2012)
  • Supports sanctity of life. (Jan 2012)
  • Supports the Pro-life Presidential Leadership Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
  • Define that life begins at conception, but contraception ok. (Dec 2011)
  • 1993: Morning-after pill could make abortions obsolete. (Nov 2011)
  • 2004: Stem cell research ok, if privately funded. (Nov 2011)
  • Actively pro-life pro-Carter Democrat in 1970s. (Nov 2011)
  • Committed to pro-life upon hearing Roe v. Wade at age 16. (Nov 2011)
  • Contraception is a personal choice; but advocate abstinence. (Nov 2011)
  • Early term abortions ok, but parental consent for minors. (Nov 2011)
  • Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2011)
  • Supreme Court justified abortion out of thin air. (Nov 2011)
  • Woman's Right to Know Act: 24 hours info before abortion. (Nov 2011)
  • Blocked IL law: Born Alive Infant Protection Act. (Oct 2011)
  • A reliable advocate of right to life. (Sep 2011)
  • Declare truce on abortion Issue. (Sep 2011)
  • Down syndrome child makes her saint of antiabortion movement. (Sep 2011)
  • Mandating morning-after pill availability is wrong. (Sep 2011)
  • More laws don't solve problems on abortion. (Sep 2011)
  • Pushed to ban 2nd trimester abortion at Wasilla's hospital. (Sep 2011)
  • Abortion is not a woman's right. (Aug 2011)
  • Focus on alternatives: birth control & adoption. (Aug 2011)
  • No abortions even in cases of rape; one violence is enough. (Aug 2011)
  • Pro-life, but it's the woman's right to choose. (Aug 2011)
  • Woman's choice over her body, but not partial birth abortion. (Aug 2011)
  • For adult stem-cell research; against embryonic research. (Jul 2011)
  • For parental notification; against funding abortions. (Jul 2011)
  • Life begins at conception, period. (Jul 2011)
  • Life begins at conception; protect the unborn. (Jul 2011)
  • Life is sacred, and abortion is the wrong choice. (Jul 2011)
  • Require pharmacies to fulfill contraceptive prescriptions. (Jul 2011)
  • Sponsored bill requiring fulfilling contraceptive Rx. (Jul 2011)
  • Support woman's right to choose, but urge to NOT terminate. (Jul 2011)
  • Unfettered access to family planning & abortion. (Jul 2011)
  • Firmly pro-life; including Court nominations. (Jun 2011)
  • Immediately cease public funding for abortion providers. (Jun 2011)
  • I've not only taken the pledge; I've taken the bullets. (Jun 2011)
  • Let military perform abortions in cases of rape or incest. (Jun 2011)
  • Life is the first right; I'm 100% pro-life from conception. (Jun 2011)
  • No truce on abortion; don't trade life for economic life. (Jun 2011)
  • Stop forcing pro-choice morality on religious organizations. (Jun 2011)
  • Supports a right to life amendment. (Jun 2011)
  • Vetoes child healthcare legislation that has abortion funds. (Jun 2011)
  • FactCheck: Under 1/4 of pregnancies end in abortion, not 1/3. (May 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored bill prohibiting federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored bill prohibiting forced abortions by UN Fund. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Abortion causes inconsistent moral basis for value of life. (Apr 2011)
  • Abortion laws should be a state-level choice. (Apr 2011)
  • Day-after pill allows individual moral choice. (Apr 2011)
  • Deregulate the adoption market. (Apr 2011)
  • Efforts to fund abortion ranks among stupidest policies. (Apr 2011)
  • Feminists are pro-choice as an avenue of power over men. (Mar 2011)
  • FactCheck: No, female suicide & crime not worse under Roe. (Feb 2011)
  • Protect the unborn via sonogram requirement. (Feb 2011)
  • Roe let government decide which life deserves protection. (Feb 2011)
  • Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • We made MS the safest state for an unborn child. (Jan 2011)
  • Pro-choice. (Dec 2010)
  • 2001: First president to give speech on bioethical issue. (Nov 2010)
  • 2003: In first race, admitted to liberals he was pro-life. (Nov 2010)
  • Abortion only when mother's life is in danger. (Nov 2010)
  • Abortion takes 1.2 million unborn babies' lives each year. (Nov 2010)
  • All human life is sacred and begins at conception. (Nov 2010)
  • Committed to the culture of life. (Nov 2010)
  • Consistently fought to protect the sanctity of life. (Nov 2010)
  • Criticized ban on stem cell research; Bush claims no ban. (Nov 2010)
  • Define marriage as union between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
  • Destruction of human embryos is a slippery slope. (Nov 2010)
  • Embryonic stem cell research takes life. (Nov 2010)
  • Emergency contraception without a prescription. (Nov 2010)
  • Endorsed as pro-life, fiscal conservative "Mama Grizzly". (Nov 2010)
  • Every life is blessed by God. (Nov 2010)
  • Extend Constitutional protections of life to the unborn. (Nov 2010)
  • I believe firmly in the sanctity of human life. (Nov 2010)
  • I consider myself pro-choice. (Nov 2010)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Nov 2010)
  • I was first president to fund embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
  • Judeo-Christian heritage fosters culture of life. (Nov 2010)
  • Life begins at conception, with no exceptions. (Nov 2010)
  • Life begins at conception. (Nov 2010)
  • Life begins at the moment of conception. (Nov 2010)
  • Life is sacred from conception to natural death. (Nov 2010)
  • Make abortion unthinkable but not illegal. (Nov 2010)
  • Mississippi Values include sanctity of life. (Nov 2010)
  • New feminism: pro-woman, pro-life sisterhood. (Nov 2010)
  • No federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
  • No state funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
  • Oppose all efforts to end embryonic stem cell life. (Nov 2010)
  • Oppose embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
  • Oppose taxpayer-funded abortion and fetal stem-cell research. (Nov 2010)
  • Parental notification; partial-birth abortion ban; pro-life. (Nov 2010)
  • Pro-family values includes rights of the unborn. (Nov 2010)
  • Pro-life and pro-family. (Nov 2010)
  • Pro-life strong social conservative. (Nov 2010)
  • Pro-life without exception. (Nov 2010)
  • Pro-life; opposes taxpayer funding of abortion. (Nov 2010)
  • Pro-life; respect all human life. (Nov 2010)
  • Pro-life; supports state restrictions on abortion. (Nov 2010)
  • Promote a culture that values life. (Nov 2010)
  • Stand up to the anti-life interests in Washington. (Nov 2010)
  • Supported 1990s TV ad: "Life: What a Beautiful Choice". (Nov 2010)
  • Supports umbilical stem cell research, but not embryonic. (Nov 2010)
  • Supreme Court oath: impartially apply Constitution. (Nov 2010)
  • The right to privacy is fictitious. (Nov 2010)
  • 1987: "Robert Bork's America" forces back alley abortions. (Oct 2010)
  • Adult stem cell research over embryonic stem cell research. (Oct 2010)
  • Exceptions for rape, incest, and maternal endangerment. (Oct 2010)
  • I have a 100% voting record on abortion, unlike Gov. Crist. (Oct 2010)
  • Pro-choice but no partial-birth abortion. (Oct 2010)
  • Taxpayer money ok for abortions. (Oct 2010)
  • Boozman's pro-life stance puts rapists over victims. (Sep 2010)
  • Converted to pro-life position. (Sep 2010)
  • Don't go back to criminalizing women and doctors. (Sep 2010)
  • Embryonic stem cell research ok if not created for purpose. (Sep 2010)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Sep 2010)
  • No federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Sep 2010)
  • Opposes giving legal protection to unborn children. (Sep 2010)
  • Overturn the Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion. (Sep 2010)
  • Supported by women's groups for strong defense of abortion. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports giving legal protection to unborn children. (Sep 2010)
  • Endorsed by NARAL and Planned Parenthood. (Aug 2010)
  • Endorsed by NARAL as "a steadfast pro-choice voice". (Aug 2010)
  • Endorsed by NARAL; opposed Stupak amendment. (Aug 2010)
  • Government must define when life begins & then protect it. (Aug 2010)
  • No destruction of living human embryos for medical research. (Aug 2010)
  • No federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes both federal abortion funding & judicial activism. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL Pro-Choice America. (Aug 2010)
  • Supports both federal abortion funding & judicial activism. (Aug 2010)
  • Supports federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Unequivocally pro-life from moment of conception. (Aug 2010)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Pro-choice but with limited federal funding. (Jul 2010)
  • Sponsored bill barring federal funding for abortion. (Jul 2010)
  • Right to choose what to do with you own body. (Jun 2010)
  • Sanctity of life, except in the case of rape and incest. (Jun 2010)
  • Abortion is a woman's right. (May 2010)
  • Catholic Bishops rejected segregated abortion funds. (May 2010)
  • No moral right to kill unborn babies in the womb. (May 2010)
  • Pro-life Catholics shouldn't serve in emergency rooms. (May 2010)
  • Segregate private funds for abortions from public money. (May 2010)
  • Abortion is not a woman's right. (Apr 2010)
  • Signs informed consent Legislation. (Apr 2010)
  • Supports federal funding of abortion. (Apr 2010)
  • Abortion decision should recognize TWO lives involved. (Mar 2010)
  • Abortion is a woman's right under appropriate circumstances. (Mar 2010)
  • Abortion is not a woman's right. (Mar 2010)
  • Shifted towards pro-life camp seeing callousness of abortion. (Mar 2010)
  • Slowly moved along continuum to pro-life. (Mar 2010)
  • 2005: Conscience-based opt out of post-rape contraception. (Jan 2010)
  • 2008: A pro-choice GOP VP would destroy the Party. (Jan 2010)
  • 2008: Rejected as McCain VP because of pro-choice stance. (Jan 2010)
  • AdWatch: Brown denied contraception to rape victims. (Jan 2010)
  • Authored bill for 24-hour waiting period for abortion. (Jan 2010)
  • Helped minors get court orders without parental consent. (Jan 2010)
  • Partial-birth ban needs exceptions for maternal health. (Jan 2010)
  • Provide info about emergency contraception to rape victims. (Jan 2010)
  • Stricter than McCain on abortion rules & stem-cell research. (Jan 2010)
  • Support legalized abortion, but not partial-birth abortion. (Jan 2010)
  • Supported by right-to-life groups for stem cell stance. (Jan 2010)
  • Emergency contraception at all military health facilities. (Dec 2009)
  • Funded adoption counseling, but not abortion counseling. (Dec 2009)
  • Prevent use of public funds for stem cell research. (Dec 2009)
  • Pro-choice, but no federal funding & no partial birth. (Dec 2009)
  • Right to choose is part of securing future for women. (Dec 2009)
  • 2007 bill: discount contraceptives at college health clinics. (Nov 2009)
  • Choose life even in case of rape or teenage pregnancy. (Nov 2009)
  • Chose judges who were strict Constitutional constructionists. (Nov 2009)
  • Daughter Piper is poster girl for Alaska Right-to-Life. (Nov 2009)
  • Fleetingly considered abortion at 43; understands sentiment. (Nov 2009)
  • Prohibit funding abortion as part of healthcare reform. (Nov 2009)
  • Protect our daughters with parental notification law. (Nov 2009)
  • Steadfast champion of Roe v. Wade. (Oct 2009)
  • Streamline approval process for stem cell research. (Sep 2009)
  • OpEd: baroque circumlocutions on evolving abortion stance. (Aug 2009)
  • OpEd: Compromise left all sides unhappy. (Aug 2009)
  • Pro-life; anti-partial-birth; pro-parental-notification. (Jul 2009)
  • Supported 35 restrictive bills, even with rape & incest. (Jul 2009)
  • Supported 35-foot buffer zone at abortion clinics. (Jul 2009)
  • Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (Apr 2009)
  • Abortion is not a woman's right. (Mar 2009)
  • Human embryonic stem cell research unnecessary and unethical. (Mar 2009)
  • Make second-trimester abortions illegal. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
  • Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
  • Condemning Roe v. Wade is clear to all who think about it. (Jan 2009)
  • CT leads in bioscience revolution & stem cell research. (Jan 2009)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
  • Sponsored bill allowing emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
  • Abortion is a pernicious evil & a national sin. (Dec 2008)
  • Abortion is a sin against God. (Nov 2008)
  • Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. (Nov 2008)
  • All human life is sacred. (Nov 2008)
  • Culture of life encompasses more than just abortion issue. (Nov 2008)
  • Defend the unborn. (Nov 2008)
  • Fight to protect the right to life. (Nov 2008)
  • I am “pro-cure” on stem cell research. (Nov 2008)
  • I am actively PRO-LIFE not just quietly pro-life. (Nov 2008)
  • I am �pro-cure� on stem cell research. (Nov 2008)
  • In AR, instituted "Choose Life" license plates. (Nov 2008)
  • Legal abortion for rape, incest, or medical danger. (Nov 2008)
  • Make adoption a more palatable choice. (Nov 2008)
  • No embryonic stem cell research; no emergency contraception. (Nov 2008)
  • No federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2008)
  • No federal funds for abortion nor embryonic stem cells. (Nov 2008)
  • No state-by-state decisions on moral issues like abortion. (Nov 2008)
  • No stem-cell research; private funds ok for adult stem cells. (Nov 2008)
  • Prohibit partial-birth abortion; and illegalize all abortion. (Nov 2008)
  • Pro-life, but decision should not be made by government. (Nov 2008)
  • Pro-stem cell research but not embryonic stem cells. (Nov 2008)
  • Safe, legal, and rare: don't return to back alley abortions. (Nov 2008)
  • Supports reproductive rights & stem-cell research. (Nov 2008)
  • Unborn Child Amendment: all legally possible to protect life. (Nov 2008)
  • Abortion should be states’ issue, not federal mandate. (Oct 2008)
  • Abortion should be states� issue, not federal mandate. (Oct 2008)
  • As governor, I stood for the sanctity of life. (Oct 2008)
  • Constitution does offer an inherent right to privacy. (Oct 2008)
  • No litmus test; nominate to Court based on their fairness. (Oct 2008)
  • Opposed born-alive treatment law because it was already law. (Oct 2008)
  • Provide women with an alternatives to abortion. (Oct 2008)
  • Roe v. Wade is as close to a consensus as we can get. (Oct 2008)
  • Use my daughter Bristol as a teaching tool for others. (Oct 2008)
  • Abortion should be legal, safe, protected and rare. (Sep 2008)
  • Advance stem-cell research & nanotechnology. (Sep 2008)
  • Demand end to stem cell research as political football. (Sep 2008)
  • Expand stem cell research; promise for treating disease. (Sep 2008)
  • In minority on 7-2 vote on Roe v. Wade. (Sep 2008)
  • Since Framers didn't allow abortion, the issue is settled. (Sep 2008)
  • While mayor, Wasilla charged rape victims for rape kits. (Sep 2008)
  • 1990: Wrote law article that fetus cannot sue mother. (Aug 2008)
  • 1990: Wrote law article that that fetus cannot sue mother. (Aug 2008)
  • 1997: opposed bill preventing partial-birth abortion. (Aug 2008)
  • Abortion is a woman's private matter. (Aug 2008)
  • Abortion is a woman's right. (Aug 2008)
  • Abortion is not a federal issue. (Aug 2008)
  • Abortion is not a woman’s right. (Aug 2008)
  • Abortion is not a woman�s right. (Aug 2008)
  • Abortion is not a woman's right. (Aug 2008)
  • Every baby is created with a future and potential. (Aug 2008)
  • FactCheck: Abortions HAVE gone down under Pres. Bush. (Aug 2008)
  • God-given right to life from fertilization to natural death. (Aug 2008)
  • Government shouldn't decide abortion, but also shouldn't pay. (Aug 2008)
  • Opposed legislation protecting born-alive failed abortions. (Aug 2008)
  • Opposes embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2008)
  • Recognize the personhood of all unborn children. (Aug 2008)
  • Rejected sympathy for Down’s Syndrome son, as gift from God. (Aug 2008)
  • Rejected sympathy for Down�s Syndrome son, as gift from God. (Aug 2008)
  • Completely pro life. (Jul 2008)
  • Make abortions safe, legal, and rare. (Jul 2008)
  • No to any judicial nominee that supports Roe v. Wade. (Jul 2008)
  • Opposed to EMBRYONIC stem cell research. (Jul 2008)
  • Pro-life; neocons trick Americans into voting about abortion. (Jul 2008)
  • Abortion is a holocaust. (Jun 2008)
  • Abortion is a woman's right. (Jun 2008)
  • Abortion is the termination of a human life. (Jun 2008)
  • Apply 14th amendment protections to pre-born fetuses. (Jun 2008)
  • Existing embryonic stem cell research ok, but no new lines. (Jun 2008)
  • I am Pro-Life, from conception until natural death. (Jun 2008)
  • I oppose abortion. (Jun 2008)
  • I’m pro-life. (Jun 2008)
  • I�m pro-life. (Jun 2008)
  • Inalienable rights exist for unborn, same as for living. (Jun 2008)
  • Life begins at conception. (Jun 2008)
  • No embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2008)
  • No government control over a woman's body. (Jun 2008)
  • No new embryonic stem cell lines, but existing research ok. (Jun 2008)
  • Opposes abortion except for rape, incest, & maternal health. (Jun 2008)
  • Pro-life Democratic conservative. (Jun 2008)
  • Reinstate Virginia's partial-birth abortion ban. (Jun 2008)
  • Reproductive self-determination is implicit in Constitution. (Jun 2008)
  • Roe v. Wade is a usurpation of Constitutional authority. (Jun 2008)
  • Supports abortion rights. (Jun 2008)
  • Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2008)
  • 100% right-to-life voting record. (May 2008)
  • 1990s: Sought to find common ground on divisive issues. (May 2008)
  • Abortion should be safe and legal. (May 2008)
  • Archbishop of Kansas chides governor for supporting abortion. (May 2008)
  • Catholic background gives him "sanctity of life" views. (May 2008)
  • Constitutionally guaranteed right to life from conception. (May 2008)
  • Deal With Delaware: I will always vote in favor of life. (May 2008)
  • Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (May 2008)
  • First day as president: reinstate Mexico City Policy. (May 2008)
  • I will only vote to confirm constructionist judges. (May 2008)
  • Inalienable rights exist for the unborn, from conception. (May 2008)
  • Let states regulate abortion, not feds. (May 2008)
  • Personally opposes abortion, but keep Roe v. Wade. (May 2008)
  • Support parental rights and right-to-life. (May 2008)
  • Supports adult stem cell research but not embryonic research. (May 2008)
  • Supports Roe v. Wade trimester system. (May 2008)
  • Abortion is murder. (Apr 2008)
  • Endorsed by Planned Parenthood for years as pro-choice. (Apr 2008)
  • Illegalizing abortions won't stop abortions. (Apr 2008)
  • Ok for state to restrict late-term partial birth abortion. (Apr 2008)
  • Record in US Congress in support of abortion rights. (Apr 2008)
  • Roe v. Wade decision was harmful to the Constitution. (Apr 2008)
  • Teach teens about abstinence and also about contraception. (Apr 2008)
  • Undecided on whether life begins at conception. (Apr 2008)
  • Vetoed 4-hour waiting period for abortions. (Apr 2008)
  • Vetoed Comprehensive Abortion Reform Act as unconstitutional. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted for Alito to avoid primary challenge on abortion. (Apr 2008)
  • We can find common ground between pro-choice and pro-life. (Apr 2008)
  • Don’t let judges decide on partial birth abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Don�t let judges decide on partial birth abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • I stand with science; fund embryonic stem cell research. (Mar 2008)
  • No limits on Roe vs. Wade. (Mar 2008)
  • Opposed to any embryonic stem cell research. (Mar 2008)
  • Preserve women’s reproductive rights. (Mar 2008)
  • Preserve women�s reproductive rights. (Mar 2008)
  • Pro-life, from the very beginning to the very end. (Mar 2008)
  • Proposed $1 billion stem cell research initiative. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Consistent supporter of reproductive rights. (Feb 2008)
  • Define life at conception in law, as scientific statement. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand access to contraception; reduce unintended pregnancy. (Feb 2008)
  • GovWatch: Obama’s “present” votes were a requested strategy. (Feb 2008)
  • GovWatch: Obama�s �present� votes were a requested strategy. (Feb 2008)
  • Life question reflects nation’s nature & equality of humans. (Feb 2008)
  • Life question reflects nation�s nature & equality of humans. (Feb 2008)
  • Protecting the life of the unborn is protecting liberty. (Feb 2008)
  • Safe Haven bill: allow surrendering newborns without penalty. (Feb 2008)
  • Supports human embryonic stem cell research. (Feb 2008)
  • Supports NOW’s agenda on Reproductive Rights. (Feb 2008)
  • Supports NOW�s agenda on Reproductive Rights. (Feb 2008)
  • Supports stem cell research. (Feb 2008)
  • Will lead fight for constitutional ban on abortion. (Feb 2008)
  • Born Alive Infant Protection Act is basic humanity. (Jan 2008)
  • I’m pro-life, but have no opinion on Justice O’Connor. (Jan 2008)
  • I�m pro-life, but have no opinion on Justice O�Connor. (Jan 2008)
  • I'm pro-baby, pro-mother and pro-family. (Jan 2008)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL on pro-choice votes in 2005, 2006 & 2007. (Jan 2008)
  • 2004: Became pro-life during stem cell controversy. (Dec 2007)
  • I took action as governor to preserve the sanctity of life. (Dec 2007)
  • No punishment for women who have partial birth abortions. (Dec 2007)
  • Outlaw embryo farming, but allow using surplus embryos. (Dec 2007)
  • Personally oppose abortion, but let the woman decide. (Dec 2007)
  • Supreme Court had said feds should stay out of abortion. (Dec 2007)
  • Get the federal government out of abortion decision. (Nov 2007)
  • Heart swayed by sonogram of his unborn child. (Nov 2007)
  • Let states decide abortion with restrictions as they see fit. (Nov 2007)
  • Life begins at conception, but allow early abortions. (Nov 2007)
  • Life begins at conception; abortion takes a life. (Nov 2007)
  • No human Life Amendment; let states decide individually. (Nov 2007)
  • No states rights for moral issues like abortion. (Nov 2007)
  • Opposes partial birth ban; but no parental notification. (Nov 2007)
  • Partial birth abortion ban needs maternal health exception. (Nov 2007)
  • Reverse Roe & return abortion to states, to allow SOME bans. (Nov 2007)
  • Would be delighted to sign federal ban on all abortions. (Nov 2007)
  • Would probably not sign federal ban on all abortions. (Nov 2007)
  • Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids. (Oct 2007)
  • Embryonic stem cell research experiments with human life. (Oct 2007)
  • Lobbied for Planned Parenthood,but always voted against them. (Oct 2007)
  • Principles in Declaration of Independence prohibit abortion. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted against banning partial birth abortion. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  • Appoint only strict constructionist judges. (Sep 2007)
  • Constitutional amendment defining life from conception. (Sep 2007)
  • Delivered 4000 babies; & assuredly life begins at conception. (Sep 2007)
  • Led Arkansas to human life amendment in state constitution. (Sep 2007)
  • No tax funding for organizations that promote abortion. (Sep 2007)
  • Nominate only judges who refuse to legislate from the bench. (Sep 2007)
  • Preamble to Constitution includes our unborn posterity. (Sep 2007)
  • Sanctity of Life Act: remove federal jurisdiction. (Sep 2007)
  • Save “snowflake babies”: no experiments on frozen embryos. (Sep 2007)
  • Save �snowflake babies�: no experiments on frozen embryos. (Sep 2007)
  • Two-step process: overturn Roe; then change hearts & minds. (Sep 2007)
  • 2005: Vetoed availability without Rx of morning-after pill. (Aug 2007)
  • Believes in the sanctity of all human life. (Aug 2007)
  • Firmly in the “legal but rare” camp. (Aug 2007)
  • Firmly in the �legal but rare� camp. (Aug 2007)
  • Following in Reagan’s footsteps in converting to pro-life. (Aug 2007)
  • Following in Reagan�s footsteps in converting to pro-life. (Aug 2007)
  • Pro-choice GOP nominee problem for GOP platform. (Aug 2007)
  • Stem cells hold promise to cure 70 major diseases. (Aug 2007)
  • Ultimate decision by woman, her conscience & her doctor. (Aug 2007)
  • 1991: Consulted for pro-abortion group, as part of law firm. (Jul 2007)
  • 2000: ran against Hillary as a pro-choice candidate. (Jul 2007)
  • Allow women to choose, but no federal funding. (Jul 2007)
  • Conduct stem cell research to help Alzheimers and diabetes. (Jul 2007)
  • Stem cell research as part of preventive healthcare. (Jul 2007)
  • Appoint strict constructionist judges. (Jun 2007)
  • Consensus impossible: pro-choice world fundamentally differs. (Jun 2007)
  • Doesn’t recall 1994 survey ok’ing abortion; doesn’t ok it. (Jun 2007)
  • Doesn�t recall 1994 survey ok�ing abortion; doesn�t ok it. (Jun 2007)
  • Has never been pro-choice despite 1994 news reports. (Jun 2007)
  • Roe usurped 200 years of law; return decision to states. (Jun 2007)
  • Roe v. Wade was bad law and bad science. (Jun 2007)
  • 1997:Supported partial birth; opposed parental notificiation. (May 2007)
  • Abortion before 8 weeks not OK, but shouldn’t be prohibited. (May 2007)
  • Abortion before 8 weeks not OK, but shouldn�t be prohibited. (May 2007)
  • Abortion before 8 weeks not OK, but shouldn't be prohibited. (May 2007)
  • Absolute good day for America when Roe v. Wade is repealed. (May 2007)
  • Allow states to fund or not fund abortion. (May 2007)
  • Allowing choice keeps government out of people’s lives. (May 2007)
  • Allowing choice keeps government out of people�s lives. (May 2007)
  • Altered nuclear transfer instead of embryonic stem cells. (May 2007)
  • Appoint constructionist judges, but no litmus test. (May 2007)
  • Certainly good day for America when Roe v. Wade is repealed. (May 2007)
  • Embryonic stem cell research creates life to end a life. (May 2007)
  • Embryonic stem cell research experiments with people. (May 2007)
  • Embryonic stem cell research ok if limited properly. (May 2007)
  • Encourage adoptions; ban partial-birth abortion. (May 2007)
  • FactCheck: Encouraged adoptions; but over-stated results. (May 2007)
  • Forever against abortion; but respect others’ choice. (May 2007)
  • Forever against abortion; but respect others� choice. (May 2007)
  • Giuliani donated to Planned Parenthood throughout 1990s. (May 2007)
  • Good day for America when Roe v. Wade is repealed. (May 2007)
  • Hate abortion but allow it is like hate slavery but allow it. (May 2007)
  • New stem cell research means embryos need not be destroyed. (May 2007)
  • Ok to repeal Roe v. Wade, but ok to view it as precedent too. (May 2007)
  • Personally pro-life, but government should not intrude. (May 2007)
  • Pluripotent adult stem cells instead of embryonic stem cells. (May 2007)
  • Right to abortion in the first 8 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. (May 2007)
  • Right to abortion should be left to states. (May 2007)
  • Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided; good day when repealed. (May 2007)
  • Seek bipartisan ways to reduce abortion & increase adoption. (May 2007)
  • Supports abortion rights & embryonic stem cell research. (May 2007)
  • Supreme Court model cannot be justice who dissented on Roe. (May 2007)
  • Was effectively pro-choice until cloning changed his opinion. (May 2007)
  • Would not oppose strong pro-life plank of GOP platform. (May 2007)
  • Would personally advise women against abortion. (May 2007)
  • Accepts Catholic church view that life begins at conception. (Apr 2007)
  • Courts should decide abortion cases based on woman’s health. (Apr 2007)
  • Courts should decide abortion cases based on woman�s health. (Apr 2007)
  • Gov’t should not decide for women on partial-birth abortion. (Apr 2007)
  • Gov�t should not decide for women on partial-birth abortion. (Apr 2007)
  • No public funding for abortion; it imposes a view. (Apr 2007)
  • Nominees should agree on constitutional right to privacy. (Apr 2007)
  • Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
  • Supports partial-birth abortion ban, but not undoing Roe. (Apr 2007)
  • Trust women to make own decisions on partial-birth abortion. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  • Breach of Constitution for justices to adjust Constitution. (Mar 2007)
  • Committed to not change law on abortion as Gov., and did not. (Mar 2007)
  • Judges should not make new social policy for the country. (Mar 2007)
  • Stem cell research lofty goals don’t justify destroying life. (Mar 2007)
  • Stem cell research lofty goals don�t justify destroying life. (Mar 2007)
  • Would welcome overturning Roe v. Wade. (Mar 2007)
  • 1962: Pro-choice candidate, for population control. (Feb 2007)
  • Created divisive "Choose Life" license plates. (Feb 2007)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Informed consent is government telling women what to do. (Feb 2007)
  • Parental consent; clinic regulation; pro-life counseling. (Feb 2007)
  • Even Americans who are pro-choice are pro-life. (Jan 2007)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
  • Outlaw all abortions; err on the side of life. (Jan 2007)
  • Pro-life and pro-death penalty, & sees them as far different. (Jan 2007)
  • Pro-life includes improving life after birth. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Claims he can overcome GOP objection to pro-abortion stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Now firmly pro-life, despite 2002 tolerance for abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Opposes Roe v Wade, but won’t tamper with abortion laws. (Dec 2006)
  • Opposes Roe v Wade, but won�t tamper with abortion laws. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 10% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 18% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 20% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 22% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 27% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 30% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 33% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 36% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 40% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 44% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 45% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 50% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 55% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 56% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 60% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 64% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 67% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 70% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 73% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 75% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 78% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 80% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 82% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 9% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 90% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 91% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • $100M for stem cell research. (Nov 2006)
  • Abortions always legal, except some partial birth abortions. (Nov 2006)
  • Access to emergency contraception without a prescription. (Nov 2006)
  • Choose life, even if her own daughter were raped. (Nov 2006)
  • Don’t chip away at Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2006)
  • Don�t chip away at Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2006)
  • Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research. (Nov 2006)
  • Full federal funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research. (Nov 2006)
  • Fundamental right to choose when to have children. (Nov 2006)
  • Invest in Stem Cell Research. (Nov 2006)
  • Leave abortion decision to a woman & her doctor. (Nov 2006)
  • Legal abortion only for incest, rape, or life of woman. (Nov 2006)
  • Life begins at conception. (Nov 2006)
  • Opposes abortion, but government should provide full info. (Nov 2006)
  • Personal choice includes taxpayer funding. (Nov 2006)
  • Personally opposes abortion but fund emergency contraception. (Nov 2006)
  • Personally opposes abortion, but it’s a private decision. (Nov 2006)
  • Personally opposes abortion, but it�s a private decision. (Nov 2006)
  • Pro-life. (Nov 2006)
  • Pro-life; all life is sacred. (Nov 2006)
  • Protect a woman’s right to choose. (Nov 2006)
  • Protect a woman�s right to choose. (Nov 2006)
  • Respect the sanctity of life. (Nov 2006)
  • Re-start stem cell research program. (Nov 2006)
  • Roe vs. Wade has been settled law for 30 years. (Nov 2006)
  • Safe, legal abortion regardless of income. (Nov 2006)
  • Stem cell research holds promise for debilitating diseases. (Nov 2006)
  • Support stem cell research. (Nov 2006)
  • Support woman’s decision in cases of rape. (Nov 2006)
  • Support woman�s decision in cases of rape. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports stem cell research on existing embyo lines. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports stem-cell research after initially opposing it. (Nov 2006)
  • Uphold Roe v. Wade; no criminalization of medical decisions. (Nov 2006)
  • Vetoed ban on partial birth abortion. (Nov 2006)
  • Vetoed requiring info about abortion risks and alternatives. (Nov 2006)
  • Woman’s right to choose is Constitutionally protected. (Nov 2006)
  • Woman�s right to choose is Constitutionally protected. (Nov 2006)
  • Anti-Choice zealots shouldn’t outlaw research. (Oct 2006)
  • Anti-Choice zealots shouldn�t outlaw research. (Oct 2006)
  • Anti-Choice zealots shouldn't outlaw research. (Oct 2006)
  • Constitution is a living document; no strict constructionism. (Oct 2006)
  • End the federal "War on Abortion". (Oct 2006)
  • End the federal “War on Abortion”. (Oct 2006)
  • End the federal �War on Abortion�. (Oct 2006)
  • Extend presumption of good faith to abortion protesters. (Oct 2006)
  • Favor exemptions in abortion law but not stem cell research. (Oct 2006)
  • I have never voted to make abortion illegal. (Oct 2006)
  • If Roe v. Wade got overturned, let people decide what’s next. (Oct 2006)
  • If Roe v. Wade got overturned, let people decide what�s next. (Oct 2006)
  • Keep WI the leader, as the birthplace of stem cell research. (Oct 2006)
  • Leader on Pro-life issues. (Oct 2006)
  • Oppose embryonic stem cell research that involves cloning. (Oct 2006)
  • Opposes use of public funds for abortions. (Oct 2006)
  • Pro-life; education before pregnancy to reduce abortions. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports stem cell research of all types. (Oct 2006)
  • Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester. (Sep 2006)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Exception for rape & incest ok, even though they take a life. (Sep 2006)
  • I support stem cell research 100%. (Sep 2006)
  • I've always been pro choice, even when Romney disagreed. (Sep 2006)
  • Judicial nominees must uphold Roe v. Wade. (Sep 2006)
  • Kean voted against stem-cell research six times; I didn’t. (Sep 2006)
  • Kean voted against stem-cell research six times; I didn�t. (Sep 2006)
  • Personally opposes abortion, but not an issue for Congress. (Sep 2006)
  • Plan B morning-after pill is abortion, and dangerous. (Sep 2006)
  • Recognize the sanctity of life in public policy. (Sep 2006)
  • Sponsored bill for emergency contraception for rape victims. (Sep 2006)
  • Support stem cell research on existing lines of stem cells. (Sep 2006)
  • Supports parental notification, opposes late-term abortions. (Sep 2006)
  • Supreme Court should revisit Roe v Wade. (Sep 2006)
  • Abortion is “absolutely” a privacy issue. (Aug 2006)
  • Abortion is �absolutely� a privacy issue. (Aug 2006)
  • Don't have any litmus tests for judges. (Aug 2006)
  • Pledges to always vote in favor of life. (Aug 2006)
  • Pro-contraception, pro-woman, pro-life. (Aug 2006)
  • Very few scientists believe in embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2006)
  • Only exception for abortion is if mother’s life would end. (Jul 2006)
  • Only exception for abortion is if mother�s life would end. (Jul 2006)
  • Pro-choice but also pro-parental consent. (Jul 2006)
  • Support Child Custody Protection Act's parental notification. (Jul 2006)
  • Supports Stem Cell Research. (Jul 2006)
  • Supports woman's right to choose, with minor notification. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Favors abortion rights. (Jun 2006)
  • Favors embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2006)
  • Massachusetts needs to invest in stem cell research. (Jun 2006)
  • State funding for stem cell research. (Jun 2006)
  • Stem cell research will save lives and will create jobs. (Jun 2006)
  • Supports abortion rights. (Jun 2006)
  • Supports parental notification. (Jun 2006)
  • Supports Roe v. Wade and abortion rights. (Jun 2006)
  • Supports stem cell research. (Jun 2006)
  • $1B for stem cell research is irresponsible. (May 2006)
  • Abortionists murder a million babies a year. (May 2006)
  • Expand contraceptive services for low-income women. (May 2006)
  • Opposes embryonic stem cell research. (May 2006)
  • Reproductive choice is a fundamental human right. (May 2006)
  • Sponsored bill providing contraceptives for low-income women. (May 2006)
  • 93% of abortions are post-conception birth control. (Apr 2006)
  • Baby is born at birth, not at partial-birth. (Apr 2006)
  • Establish a stem cell tissue bank from fetal sources. (Apr 2006)
  • Partial birth abortion allows killing baby if only toe is in. (Apr 2006)
  • Partial birth abortion is not used only for abnormalities. (Apr 2006)
  • Roe v Wade is settled law; but restrictions ok. (Apr 2006)
  • Scientifically, an embryo is human from moment of conception. (Apr 2006)
  • Undecided on stem cell research. (Apr 2006)
  • A fetus has no rights as a separate person until born. (Mar 2006)
  • Protect the most vulnerable among us. (Mar 2006)
  • Supports abortion rights. (Mar 2006)
  • A woman's body is her property. (Feb 2006)
  • Medically and financially assist a woman's right to choose. (Feb 2006)
  • No government payment & no partial birth abortion. (Feb 2006)
  • Opposes abortion, but focuses on reducing abortion demand. (Feb 2006)
  • Pro-life. (Feb 2006)
  • Abortion is a woman's right. (Jan 2006)
  • Abortion is ethnocide. (Jan 2006)
  • Abortion traumatizes women and falls heavily on minorities. (Jan 2006)
  • Authored ruling restricting parental notification laws. (Jan 2006)
  • Decisions on abortion should be made by women. (Jan 2006)
  • Do everything to help protect the sanctity of life. (Jan 2006)
  • Doesn’t condemn converts to pro-choice, since he did. (Jan 2006)
  • Doesn�t condemn converts to pro-choice, since he did. (Jan 2006)
  • Keep abortion rare; promote abstinence and adoption. (Jan 2006)
  • Nominees should not reveal pre-determined positions on Roe. (Jan 2006)
  • Oppose abortion-on-demand & protect innocent life. (Jan 2006)
  • Parental notification is lower priority than maternal health. (Jan 2006)
  • Protect the rights of the unborn. (Jan 2006)
  • Supports abortion rights. (Jan 2006)
  • Troubled that Alito 1985 memo shows closed mind on abortion. (Jan 2006)
  • Favor adoption over abortion. (Dec 2005)
  • Overturn Roe v. Wade. (Dec 2005)
  • Supports legal abortion and the public funding of abortion. (Dec 2005)
  • As mayor, supported public funding for abortion. (Oct 2005)
  • Co-sponsors bill for embryonic stem-cell financing. (Oct 2005)
  • Fought ABA endorsement of Roe v. Wade. (Oct 2005)
  • I favor the death penalty for abortionists. (Oct 2005)
  • Impeach judges who don’t abide by Constitution as written. (Oct 2005)
  • Impeach judges who don�t abide by Constitution as written. (Oct 2005)
  • Support for stem cell research. (Sep 2005)
  • I am Pro-Life while my opponent is Faux-life. (Aug 2005)
  • Opposes abortion and supports social conservative values. (Aug 2005)
  • Vetoes non-prescription morning-after pill. (Aug 2005)
  • Anti-abortion views have “evolved & deepened” while governor. (Jul 2005)
  • Anti-abortion views have �evolved & deepened� while governor. (Jul 2005)
  • Pro-Life stance should extend to war, voting & life options. (Jun 2005)
  • Require information session 24 hours before abortion. (May 2005)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted NO on overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Comprehensive sex education, especially for females. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Build a culture of life. (Feb 2005)
  • Abortions should always be legal; cloning only sometimes. (Nov 2004)
  • First-trimester always ok; plus minor parental notification. (Nov 2004)
  • Oppose abortion rights. (Nov 2004)
  • Pro-life and protect traditional values. (Nov 2004)
  • Recognize fetus, like under other laws. (Nov 2004)
  • Reproductive choice must remain a legal option for women. (Nov 2004)
  • Roe v. Wade has been decided; keep abortion legal. (Nov 2004)
  • Support expanded stem cell research. (Nov 2004)
  • Support the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act. (Nov 2004)
  • Abortion and stem-cell research are victimless crimes. (Oct 2004)
  • Abortion is a personal matter that should not be interfered. (Oct 2004)
  • Abortion is the highest form of man's inhumanity to man. (Oct 2004)
  • Abortion should be rare, safe and legal. (Oct 2004)
  • Abortions should always be legal. (Oct 2004)
  • Against partial-birth abortion but there are exceptions. (Oct 2004)
  • Bush allows the destruction of life up to a certain amount. (Oct 2004)
  • Cannot change Roe v. Wade because of my own faith. (Oct 2004)
  • Cloning is wrong. (Oct 2004)
  • Embryos used in stem cell research are not from abortions. (Oct 2004)
  • Encouraging abstinence is rooted in denial. (Oct 2004)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Kerry did vote against Laci Peterson law. (Oct 2004)
  • First president to fund embryonic stem cell research. (Oct 2004)
  • I would not work to take away the right of a woman's choice. (Oct 2004)
  • Keep government out of the abortion question. (Oct 2004)
  • Moral accusations from pro-lifers are counterproductive. (Oct 2004)
  • No litmus test except interpretation of the Constitution. (Oct 2004)
  • No taxpayer funds for abortion or tem-cell research. (Oct 2004)
  • No undoing Constitutional rights, including right of choice. (Oct 2004)
  • Not going to spend taxpayers’ money on abortion. (Oct 2004)
  • Not going to spend taxpayers� money on abortion. (Oct 2004)
  • Opposed to abortion--life begins at conception. (Oct 2004)
  • Opposes federal funding for all research including stem-cell. (Oct 2004)
  • Partial birth abortion is a brutal practice to be banned. (Oct 2004)
  • Prefers strict constructionists, like overturning Dred Scott. (Oct 2004)
  • Pro-choice stance is the slaveholder’s position. (Oct 2004)
  • Pro-choice stance is the slaveholder�s position. (Oct 2004)
  • Protect a Woman's Right to Choose. (Oct 2004)
  • Seek nominees with the proper qualifications-no litmus test. (Oct 2004)
  • Stem cell research part of "The Culture of Death". (Oct 2004)
  • Strongly supports a woman's right to choose. (Oct 2004)
  • Support embryonic stem-cell research with restriction. (Oct 2004)
  • Supports a woman's right to choose. (Oct 2004)
  • Supports embryonic stem-cell research in private sector. (Oct 2004)
  • Supreme Court justices should be able to make good decisions. (Oct 2004)
  • Take objective approach to judicial confirmation process. (Oct 2004)
  • Wants justices that would uphold the Roe v. Wade decision. (Oct 2004)
  • We cannot force people to share our faith. (Oct 2004)
  • Would not support any pro-choice judicial candidate. (Oct 2004)
  • 100% Pro-life. (Sep 2004)
  • 1950: Father lost for CT Senate due to Birth Control League. (Sep 2004)
  • 1970: Introduced Family Planning Services Act. (Sep 2004)
  • End ALL abortion -- it is wholesale infanticide. (Sep 2004)
  • Must make a place for the unborn child. (Sep 2004)
  • Protect a woman's right to have an abortion. (Sep 2004)
  • Supports Human Life Amendment. (Sep 2004)
  • Abortion decision should be between a woman and her God. (Aug 2004)
  • Condemns restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2004)
  • Constitutional "posterity" implies protecting the unborn. (Aug 2004)
  • Constitutional “posterity” implies protecting the unborn. (Aug 2004)
  • Constitutional �posterity� implies protecting the unborn. (Aug 2004)
  • No abortions except to prevent maternal death. (Aug 2004)
  • No partial birth, and other restrictions. (Aug 2004)
  • No partial birth, no public funding, but some exceptions. (Aug 2004)
  • Oppose partial birth; support parental notification. (Aug 2004)
  • Opposes abortion because of sanctity of human life. (Aug 2004)
  • Opposes taxpayer funded abortion. (Aug 2004)
  • Pro-choice but against partial-birth abortion. (Aug 2004)
  • Pro-choice but no partial birth. (Aug 2004)
  • Pro-life except in cases of rape, incest, or maternal health. (Aug 2004)
  • Pro-life. (Aug 2004)
  • Respect all human life including those not yet born. (Aug 2004)
  • Running because of Obama’s extreme pro-abortion votes. (Aug 2004)
  • Running because of Obama�s extreme pro-abortion votes. (Aug 2004)
  • Running because of Obama's extreme pro-abortion votes. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports a woman's reproductive rights. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports parental notification but not extreme limits. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports stem cell research but opposes Prop. 71. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports Stem Cell Research to Save Lives. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports stem cell research. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports Stem-Cell Research. (Aug 2004)
  • We’re doing embryonic research, but with ethical standards. (Aug 2004)
  • We�re doing embryonic research, but with ethical standards. (Aug 2004)
  • A Catholic who supports abortion rights. (Jul 2004)
  • Ad: compassion, truth, and hope over fear-mongering. (Jul 2004)
  • End all abortions except perhaps in cases of incest or rape. (Jul 2004)
  • Life begins at conception, but we can’t legislate that. (Jul 2004)
  • Life begins at conception, but we can�t legislate that. (Jul 2004)
  • No public funding; no partial birth. (Jul 2004)
  • Support the partial birth abortion ban. (Jul 2004)
  • Taxpayers should not have to pay for abortions. (Jul 2004)
  • Vote against government-sponsored abortion. (Jul 2004)
  • Will not confirm judges who uphold Roe v. Wade. (Jul 2004)
  • Abortion cheapens human life and human dignity. (Jun 2004)
  • Ban Partial Birth Abortions. (Jun 2004)
  • Ban partial birth and late term abortion. (Jun 2004)
  • Brought NAACP to support keeping abortion legal. (Jun 2004)
  • Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
  • I am fundamentally opposed to abortion. (Jun 2004)
  • Life begins at conception. (Jun 2004)
  • Pass the Stem Cell Research Bill. (Jun 2004)
  • Pro-Choice and Pro-Family. (Jun 2004)
  • Supports a woman’s right to choose. (Jun 2004)
  • Supports a woman�s right to choose. (Jun 2004)
  • Supports stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
  • I support the protection of unborn life. (May 2004)
  • No government intervention nor abortion funding. (May 2004)
  • Protect life from conception to natural death. (May 2004)
  • Will not appoint Justice against Roe while Court is 5-4. (May 2004)
  • Kerry staunchly resists restrictions on abortions. (Apr 2004)
  • Support the rights of unborn victims of violence. (Apr 2004)
  • Supports Bush signing the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. (Apr 2004)
  • No Constitutional right to kill an innocent. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Abortions should always be legal. (Jan 2004)
  • Day 1: Repeal the Bush restrictions on stem cell research. (Jan 2004)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list of pro-choice women candidates. (Jan 2004)
  • Right to abortion is constitutionally protected. (Jan 2004)
  • Right to choose & other freedoms are under attack. (Jan 2004)
  • Individual freedom should apply to abortion decision. (Dec 2003)
  • Keep abortion safe, rare and legal; with 24-week viability. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 10% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL for three years running. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 14% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 20% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 21% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 29% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 30% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 36% by NARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 43% by NARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 50% by NARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 7% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 83% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 93% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 98% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Continued global gag order on family planning. (Nov 2003)
  • Government should not make personal medical decisions. (Nov 2003)
  • Overturn the ban on new stem cell research. (Nov 2003)
  • Partial-birth abortion ban undermine women’s right to choose. (Nov 2003)
  • Partial-birth abortion ban undermine women�s right to choose. (Nov 2003)
  • Re-instituted global gag order on family planning. (Nov 2003)
  • Rollback restrictions on stem cell research. (Nov 2003)
  • Supported family planning as ambassador & Congressman. (Nov 2003)
  • Abortion is a moral issue, not a political issue. (Oct 2003)
  • Ban partial-birth abortion, except for maternal health. (Oct 2003)
  • Do everything to overthrow Roe vs. Wade to acknowledge God. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother�s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother�s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Abortion training for medical residents and pharmacists. (Sep 2003)
  • No restrictions on women’s right to choose, not on my watch. (Sep 2003)
  • No restrictions on women�s right to choose, not on my watch. (Sep 2003)
  • Strengthen the reproductive rights of California women. (Sep 2003)
  • I'm pro-life. (Aug 2003)
  • Opposes partial birth abortion. (Aug 2003)
  • Pro-choice; not a cultural conservative. (Aug 2003)
  • Strongly pro-choice; woman’s right to choose. (Aug 2003)
  • Strongly pro-choice; woman�s right to choose. (Aug 2003)
  • Supports current family planning programs. (Aug 2003)
  • Supports parental notification, with limits. (Aug 2003)
  • We want to make sure that we defend choice. (Aug 2003)
  • There is no federal right to privacy. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Abortion is none of the government’s business. (Nov 2002)
  • Abortion is none of the government�s business. (Nov 2002)
  • Abortions should always be legally available. (Nov 2002)
  • Eliminate public funding for abortion organizations. (Nov 2002)
  • Favors abortion rights. (Nov 2002)
  • Government should not be involved in. (Nov 2002)
  • I support Roe vs. Wade. (Nov 2002)
  • Legal only for incest, rape, or maternal health. (Nov 2002)
  • Limit legality, and eliminate public funding for abortion. (Nov 2002)
  • Opposes ban on partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2002)
  • Partial birth abortion ok to protect the mother. (Nov 2002)
  • Vote against nominees who would overturn Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2002)
  • "Living Constitution" is invitation to judicial lawmaking. (Oct 2002)
  • 2000: Overturn state ban on partial-birth abortion. (Oct 2002)
  • Abortions should always be legally available. (Oct 2002)
  • Expand women?s choice. (Oct 2002)
  • Give women easy access to “morning after” pill. (Oct 2002)
  • Give women easy access to �morning after� pill. (Oct 2002)
  • No new restrictions: refocus on unwanted pregnancies. (Oct 2002)
  • Oppose partial-birth abortion; support parental notification. (Oct 2002)
  • Opposes Roe v. Wade despite stare decisis precedent. (Oct 2002)
  • Protect a woman’s right to choose. (Oct 2002)
  • Protect a woman�s right to choose. (Oct 2002)
  • Regulating abortion ok, but no "undue burden". (Oct 2002)
  • Resist any effort to weaken a woman’s right to choose. (Oct 2002)
  • Resist any effort to weaken a woman�s right to choose. (Oct 2002)
  • Roe v. Wade is not at risk, even from GOP Supreme Court. (Oct 2002)
  • Support a woman’s right to choose. (Oct 2002)
  • Support a woman�s right to choose. (Oct 2002)
  • Support a woman's right to choose. (Oct 2002)
  • Supported overturning state ban on partial-birth abortion. (Oct 2002)
  • Trust women to make responsible decisions. (Oct 2002)
  • Give women access to all family planning services. (Sep 2002)
  • History of protecting women's right to choose. (Sep 2002)
  • If Roe is reversed, decision just reverts to the states. (Sep 2002)
  • Opposes abortion; promote adoption. (Sep 2002)
  • Pro-life champion for the unborn. (Sep 2002)
  • Pro-life, pro-parental consent, anti-partial birth abortion. (Sep 2002)
  • Protect freedom to choose; government has no role. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • End partial birth abortion; require parental consent. (Aug 2002)
  • Choose to save mother’s life, not to kill babies. (Jul 2002)
  • Choose to save mother�s life, not to kill babies. (Jul 2002)
  • Abortion only for rape, incest, or maternal health. (Jun 2002)
  • Devout Catholic, but favors abortion rights. (Jun 2002)
  • Take politicians out of your private medical choices. (Jun 2002)
  • Lead coalition against anti-choice lobby. (May 2002)
  • Supports Contraceptive Coverage Bill and Buffer Zone Law. (May 2002)
  • Unrestricted right to safe abortions. (May 2002)
  • Changed her mind on abortion in 1990s. (Apr 2002)
  • Endorsed by NARAL and EMILY's list. (Apr 2002)
  • Protect unborn children; no embryo research. (Apr 2002)
  • Supports abortion rights, with mixed voting record. (Apr 2002)
  • Endorsed legalization of RU-486. (Mar 2002)
  • Personally against abortion, but pro-choice as governor. (Mar 2002)
  • Will continue strong record of support for choice. (Feb 2002)
  • Rated 50% by NARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2001)
  • Believes in a woman’s right to choose. (Nov 2001)
  • Believes in a woman�s right to choose. (Nov 2001)
  • Insurance for contraception & state workers’ abortions. (Nov 2001)
  • Insurance for contraception & state workers� abortions. (Nov 2001)
  • Protect a woman’s right to choose. (Nov 2001)
  • Protect a woman�s right to choose. (Nov 2001)
  • Supported clinic buffer zones. (Nov 2001)
  • Protect a woman’s right to choose. (Oct 2001)
  • Protect a woman�s right to choose. (Oct 2001)
  • Uphold the sanctity of life. (Oct 2001)
  • Co-sponsored a Human Life Amendment. (Sep 2001)
  • Pro-life. (Sep 2001)
  • Responsible stem cell research doesn't destroy embryos. (Aug 2001)
  • Block research funding for embryonic stem cells. (Jul 2001)
  • Both pro-life and pro-stem cell research. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning human cloning, including medical research. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning human cloning, including medical research. (Jul 2001)
  • Condemns abortion. (Jun 2001)
  • Protect any child born alive from botched abortion. (Jun 2001)
  • Supports abstinence education. (Jun 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Endorsed Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
  • Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Abortion is not moral; larger government role warranted. (Jan 2001)
  • Attends marches at abortion clinics. (Jan 2001)
  • Informed consent and 24-hour waiting period. (Jan 2001)
  • Legal abortion only for rape, incest, or mother’s health. (Jan 2001)
  • Legal abortion only for rape, incest, or mother�s health. (Jan 2001)
  • Life begins at conception. (Jan 2001)
  • No funds to international groups that offer abortion. (Jan 2001)
  • Opposes Roe v Wade, but accepts it as settled law. (Jan 2001)
  • Partial-birth abortion is a barbaric practice. (Jan 2001)
  • Require parental notification. (Jan 2001)
  • Restricting abortion has been a hallmark of his career. (Jan 2001)
  • Supports “human rights amendment” against abortion. (Jan 2001)
  • Supports �human rights amendment� against abortion. (Jan 2001)
  • Supports woman’s right-to-know legislation. (Jan 2001)
  • Supports woman�s right-to-know legislation. (Jan 2001)
  • Would enforce laws against abortion clinic attacks. (Jan 2001)
  • Ban partial birth abortions. (Dec 2000)
  • Favors abortion rights. (Dec 2000)
  • No federal funding of abortion, and pro-life. (Dec 2000)
  • No federal funding of abortion, but no litmus test. (Dec 2000)
  • Opposes all abortion, even for rape and incest. (Dec 2000)
  • Supports abortion rights. (Dec 2000)
  • Abortions should always be legally available. (Nov 2000)
  • For waiting periods & notification, against partial-birth. (Nov 2000)
  • I support Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2000)
  • Opposes partial-birth abortion, but agreed with veto on ban. (Nov 2000)
  • Sponsored parental notification bill. (Nov 2000)
  • Threats to overturn Roe are “scare tactics”. (Nov 2000)
  • Threats to overturn Roe are �scare tactics�. (Nov 2000)
  • Waiting periods and notification OK; partial birth not OK. (Nov 2000)
  • Accepts FDA approval of RU-486 but concerned about overuse. (Oct 2000)
  • Ban partial-birth abortions, and reduce abortions overall. (Oct 2000)
  • FDA’s RU-486 decision stands; it’s made properly by experts. (Oct 2000)
  • FDA�s RU-486 decision stands; it�s made properly by experts. (Oct 2000)
  • Leave abortion decision to a woman, her doctor, & her family. (Oct 2000)
  • Leave abortion decision to a woman, her doctor, and her god. (Oct 2000)
  • No litmus test; just strict constructionist interpretation. (Oct 2000)
  • No litmus tests for Supreme Court justices; likes O’Connor. (Oct 2000)
  • No litmus tests for Supreme Court justices; likes O�Connor. (Oct 2000)
  • Opposes "Abortion is a woman's right". (Oct 2000)
  • Opposes “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Oct 2000)
  • Opposes �Abortion is a woman�s right�. (Oct 2000)
  • Partial birth abortion is infanticide. (Oct 2000)
  • Rejected partial-birth ban since it ignored maternal health. (Oct 2000)
  • Women should decide whether to use RU-486, not government. (Oct 2000)
  • Abortion is wrong; but no federal authority to deal with it. (Sep 2000)
  • For abortion, but reluctantly. (Sep 2000)
  • Neither subsidize nor penalize; neither condemn nor condone. (Sep 2000)
  • No tax money for abortion, but no Pro-Life Amendment either. (Sep 2000)
  • Prosecute abortion doctors for homicide. (Sep 2000)
  • Return abortion to checkerboard of state laws. (Sep 2000)
  • Right to choose regardless of income. (Sep 2000)
  • Stop shouting; no one is listening on either side. (Sep 2000)
  • Strongly opposes “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Sep 2000)
  • Strongly opposes �Abortion is a woman�s right�. (Sep 2000)
  • Strongly supports "Abortion is a woman's right". (Sep 2000)
  • Support woman’s right to choose; along with family planning. (Sep 2000)
  • Support woman�s right to choose; along with family planning. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports abortion rights within his faith, not despite it. (Sep 2000)
  • Good people can disagree; but let’s value life. (Aug 2000)
  • Good people can disagree; but let�s value life. (Aug 2000)
  • Parental consent with judicial override; Gore agrees. (Aug 2000)
  • Supported parental notification for minors; but pro-choice. (Aug 2000)
  • Keep abortion legal on privacy grounds. (Jul 2000)
  • Pro-choice but no partial birth abortions. (Jul 2000)
  • Withdraws; job done since GOP & V.P. are both pro-life. (Jul 2000)
  • Every child born and unborn ought to be protected. (Jun 2000)
  • No “War on Abortion”, despite his personal opposition. (Jun 2000)
  • No �War on Abortion�, despite his personal opposition. (Jun 2000)
  • No Medicare funds for abortions; OK to fund privately abroad. (Jun 2000)
  • Supreme Court is wrong: leave abortion to the states. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • No funding for abortion; but don’t criminalize it. (May 2000)
  • No funding for abortion; but don�t criminalize it. (May 2000)
  • No government role; let women privately decide. (May 2000)
  • Voted 7 times against partial birth abortion. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Welcome all children; supports adoption tax credits. (Apr 2000)
  • No Republican will allow partial-birth abortion. (Feb 2000)
  • Roe v Wade is safe; GOP must back off pushing it. (Feb 2000)
  • Consistency on issues of principle matters. (Jan 2000)
  • God’s choice: “Just Say No” to abortion. (Jan 2000)
  • God�s choice: �Just Say No� to abortion. (Jan 2000)
  • His judges would welcome every child into the world. (Jan 2000)
  • No gov’t funding of abortion, but no prohibitions either. (Jan 2000)
  • No gov�t funding of abortion, but no prohibitions either. (Jan 2000)
  • No govt abortion funding; no litmus test. (Jan 2000)
  • No pro-life pledge; VP & judges will simply be qualified. (Jan 2000)
  • Not OK to kill child of 6; not OK to kill child in the womb. (Jan 2000)
  • Pro-choice. (Jan 2000)
  • Recommends pledging pro-life platform, VP, & judges. (Jan 2000)
  • Urges voters to vote based on abortion issue. (Jan 2000)
  • Would counsel raped family members against abortion. (Jan 2000)
  • Would require his minor daughter to carry child to term. (Jan 2000)
  • Pro-choice; no ban on partial-birth abortions. (Dec 1999)
  • Ban partial birth, sex selection, & fetal tissue research. (Nov 1999)
  • Dialogue to persuade instead of impose. (Nov 1999)
  • Litmus test for Vice President. (Oct 1999)
  • Replace abortion with adoption. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions. (Oct 1999)
  • Both parties support pro-abortion Supreme Court Justices. (Sep 1999)
  • First Priority is to End Legalized Abortion. (Sep 1999)
  • Killing of the innocent, young or old, is unconstitutional. (Sep 1999)
  • No moral authority for govt to make moral decisions. (Sep 1999)
  • For federal funding only in cases of incest, rape, health. (Aug 1999)
  • Give women a genuine right of free choice. (Aug 1999)
  • No compromise on Litmus Test for Supreme Court. (Aug 1999)
  • Cut funding for Planned Parenthood. (Jul 1999)
  • No partial-birth abortion; no US aid for abortions. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding contraception and UN family planning. (Jul 1999)
  • 1973: Nominally in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade. (Jun 1999)
  • Ideal: Value every life; but many steps to get there. (Jun 1999)
  • Stewardship of Constitution means don't overturn Roe v. Wade. (Jun 1999)
  • Supports litmus test for Supreme Court appointments. (Jun 1999)
  • Supports Parental Notification Law for minor girls. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Would support - but not pursue - a pro-life Amendment. (Jun 1999)
  • Against all aspects of abortion; for Human Life Amendment. (May 1999)
  • Against taxpayer-funded abortions at military hospitals. (May 1999)
  • Life begins at conception; abortion leads to “extinction”. (May 1999)
  • Life begins at conception; abortion leads to �extinction�. (May 1999)
  • Limit abortions via step-by-step laws. (May 1999)
  • Pro-life litmus test for Supreme Court. (May 1999)
  • Protect privacy of decision between woman and doctor. (May 1999)
  • Protecting unborn is a litmus test for judges and V.P. (May 1999)
  • Repeal laws that promote abortion; support Human Life bill. (May 1999)
  • Resist clinic bombings with full force of government. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on disallowing overseas military abortions. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on disallowing overseas military abortions. (May 1999)
  • Focus on parental notification, ending funding, & adoption. (Apr 1999)
  • Good & honorable people disagree-move on to other issues. (Apr 1999)
  • Human Life Amendment is irrelevant; focus on other issues. (Apr 1999)
  • No litmus test for judiciary appointments. (Apr 1999)
  • Pro-life, with exceptions for rape, incest, & health. (Apr 1999)
  • Ban partial-birth; ban taxpayer funding. (Mar 1999)
  • Abortion is unjust and immoral. (Jan 1999)
  • Doesn’t support abortion, but leave them legal. (Jan 1999)
  • Doesn�t support abortion, but leave them legal. (Jan 1999)
  • Mothers have no right to take a fetus’ life. (Jan 1999)
  • Mothers have no right to take a fetus� life. (Jan 1999)
  • No govt imposition; encourage private alternatives. (Dec 1998)
  • Abortion decision belongs with the woman and who she chooses. (Nov 1998)
  • Abortions always legally available, & government funded. (Nov 1998)
  • Abortions only for incest, rape, or maternal life. (Nov 1998)
  • No funding; no second trimester; no partial-birth. (Nov 1998)
  • Prohibit partial-birth abortion & funding abortion clinics. (Nov 1998)
  • Prohibit partial-birth abortion. (Nov 1998)
  • Prohibit partial-birth abortion; support Parental consent. (Nov 1998)
  • Allow abortions, with limits; no partial-birth. (Jul 1998)
  • First trimester abortion OK; partial birth not. (Jul 1998)
  • Restrict abortions to incest, rape, & health. (Jul 1998)
  • Supports Roe v. Wade. (Jul 1998)
  • Abortions are legal but they're NOT safe. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
  • Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
  • OpEd: pro-choice stance means ineligible for ambassadorship. (Aug 1997)
  • Partial-birth abortion is terrible, but don't ban it. (Aug 1997)
  • Supports family planning to reduce abortions. (May 1997)
  • Promote and fund sexual abstinence programs. (Jan 1997)
  • Legal abortion in all circumstances in first trimester. (Nov 1996)
  • Legal abortion in first trimester of pregnancy. (Nov 1996)
  • Oppose taxpayer financed abortions; support waiting periods. (Nov 1996)
  • Supports right to choose & Roe v. Wade. (Nov 1996)
  • Supports Roe v. Wade. (Nov 1996)
  • Pro-choice despite the Republican pro-life party platform. (Sep 1996)
  • Pro-choice point of view is shared by the GOP majority. (Sep 1996)
  • Abortions limited to endangered mother. (Jul 1996)
  • Make abortions legally available including funding. (Jul 1996)
  • Support a woman’s right to choose as an individual freedom. (Jun 1996)
  • Support a woman�s right to choose as an individual freedom. (Jun 1996)
  • Abortion issue epitomizes corruption of freedom. (May 1996)
  • Leave abortion decision to those most intimately involved. (May 1996)
  • Supports banning partial birth abortions. (May 1996)
  • The federal government should have no role in the matter. (May 1996)
  • States should have the right to regulate & limit abortions. (Apr 1996)
  • Partial birth abortion should shock your conscience. (Dec 1995)
  • No need to teach about abortion if we have moral absolutes. (Nov 1995)
  • Restrictions now; persuasion to make them disappear. (Nov 1995)
  • Abortion is wrong, but govt has no role in it. (Jul 1995)
  • Most Americans are pro-choice and anti-abortion. (Jun 1995)
  • Only exception is to preserve life of mother. (Jun 1995)
  • $500 tax credit for adoption. (Dec 1994)
  • Legal abortion in all first-trimester circumstances. (Nov 1994)
  • Voted in NY legislature to cut off Medicaid abortion funding. (Jun 1994)
  • Don’t force women to have children when they’re not ready. (May 1993)
  • Don�t force women to have children when they�re not ready. (May 1993)
  • Supports clinic access law & criminalizing obstruction. (May 1993)
  • Pro-choice. (Mar 1993)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
  • Pro-choice activist. (Nov 1992)
  • It’s a woman’s choice, including federal funding. (Jul 1992)
  • It�s a woman�s choice, including federal funding. (Jul 1992)
  • Roe v. Wade is bad law; let states decide. (Jul 1992)
  • Women obsessed with abortion & intolerance are “feminazis”. (Jul 1992)
  • Women obsessed with abortion & intolerance are �feminazis�. (Jul 1992)
  • By rule of stare decisis, we uphold Roe v. Wade. (Jun 1992)
  • Constitutional analysis of Roe: abortion is a right. (Jun 1992)
  • Leave abortion to states; Court should get out of this area. (Jun 1992)
  • Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided & should be overturned. (Jun 1992)
  • Uphold Roe v. Wade: woman's right to choose. (Jun 1992)
  • Establish state pro-choice laws in case Roe gets overturned. (Oct 1991)
  • Constitutional amendment prohibiting abortion is non-starter. (Apr 1991)
  • Supported by right-to-life groups in 1990s elections. (May 1990)
  • Against the appointment of pro-choice persons to city boards. (Apr 1989)
  • Oppose the use of public funds for abortion. (Apr 1989)
  • Prohibit all abortions except to prevent mother’s death. (Apr 1989)
  • Prohibit all abortions except to prevent mother�s death. (Apr 1989)
  • Promote the pro-life cause as an elected official. (Apr 1989)
  • Promote the pro-life movement’s goals in press conferences. (Apr 1989)
  • Promote the pro-life movement�s goals in press conferences. (Apr 1989)
  • Pro-life; against advocating abortion in any form. (Mar 1989)
  • No litmus test on abortion or on any pet issue. (Nov 1980)
  • Favors constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion. (Oct 1976)
  • Define the nature and extent of the basic rights of privacy. (Jan 1974)
  • 50M abortions a year worldwide is bug business. (Jun 1998) Stem Cells
  • By deciding abortion is OK, we're our own god. (Sep 1997) Constitutional Issues
  • Embryonic stem cell programs not constitutionally authorized. (May 2007) Voting+Sponsorships
  • Encourage fewer abortions via adoption & abstinence. (Jul 1998) Embryonic Research
  • For safe, legal abortion since relative’s death from illegal. (Oct 1994) Contraception
  • For safe, legal abortion since relative�s death from illegal. (Oct 1994) Contraception
  • Legal availability but no state funding. ()
  • No criminalization of a woman’s right to choose. (Jun 2003) Voting Record
  • No criminalization of a woman�s right to choose. (Jun 2003) Voting Record
  • Pro-life, but respects choice as mandated law. (Jan 2001) Public Funding
  • Protect a woman’s right to choose. (May 2004) Voting Record
  • Protect a woman�s right to choose. (May 2004) Voting Record
  • Supports adult stem-cell research but limits on embryos. (Jun 2003) Supreme Court + Constitution
  • Vetoed emergency contraception for rape victims. (Jul 2005) Stem Cells
  • Vetoed stem cell research bill. (May 2005) Voting Record