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Much Ado About Abortion

By Hunter Walker 10/24/12 2:51pm

Much Ado About Abortion

Mitt Romney as seen in his ad endorsing Richard Mourdock. (Photo: YouTube)

Romney ‘Disagrees’ With Richard Mourdock, But His Ad Is Staying Up

Republican Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock sparked a firestorm after he discussed abortion in cases of rape in a debate last night and said, “I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen.” Democrats quickly went on the attack against Mr. Mourdock, focusing on an ad Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney recorded for him that was released online Sunday. Though aides for Mr. Romney issued statements expressing disagreement with Mr. Mourdock’s position on rape and abortion, the campaign is not asking for the ad to be pulled. Read More

By Hunter Walker 3/13/12 9:22pm

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Mitt Romney (Photo: Getty)

Romney Vows To ‘Get Rid Of’ Planned Parenthood

Mitt Romney said he’d “get rid” of Planned Parenthood during a campaign stop in Kirkwood, Missouri today. Mr. Romney made his remarks during an interview with local news station KSDK when he was suggesting programs he would cut as part of his plan to reduce the debt.

“The test is pretty simple. Is the program so critical, it’s worth borrowing money from China to pay for it? And on that basis of course you get rid of Obamacare, that’s the easy one. Planned Parenthood, we’re going to get rid of that. The subsidy for Amtrak, I’d eliminate that. The National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities,” Mr. Romney said. Read More

By Hunter Walker 2/10/12 10:01am

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Rick Santorum (Photo: Wikimedia)

Rick Santorum Calls Pro-Choice Movement ‘Anti-Science’

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum addressed a small rally held by the pro-life group Students For Life at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference today. Mr. Santorum praised the young activists for their work and explained why he believes they must fight to end abortion in this country.

“We need to go out and challenge the left, which is constantly telling the public that conservatives are anti-science,” Mr. Santorum said. “Well, if there’s one group of folks that’s anti-science it is, in fact, those who call themselves pro-choice, because the choice that they’re choosing is to kill an innocent human life, without question an innocent human being.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 2/03/12 2:39pm

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Kirsten Gillibrand (Photo: Wikimedia)

Kirsten Gillibrand Is Glad Komen Reversed Plans To Cut Planned Parenthood Grants

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pleased with the breast cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, reversing its controversial decision to stop giving Planned Parenthood grants for breast cancer screenings.

“While this has been a sad week for everyone that cares about women’s health, I am glad that Susan G. Komen for the Cure has come to the right decision,” Ms. Gillibrand said today. Read More

By Hunter Walker 12/02/11 8:26pm

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Congresswoman Michele Bachmann wants to talk about sex. (Getty)

Michele Bachmann Doesn't Think Newt Gingrich Is Nearly Pro-Life Enough

Minnesota Congresswoman and Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann blasted her rival Newt Gingrich for his position on babymaking. In an interview with ABC reporter Jake Tapper today, Mr. Gingrich said he believes human life begins at implantation. Congresswoman Bachmann responded by releasing a statement criticizing Mr. Gingrich’s position and making it known she believes life begins the moment an embryo is conceived. Read More