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March 9, 2006
Bush silent on South Dakota
Pres. Bush has said in the past that he supports a woman’s right to obtain an abortion in cases of rape, incest, or health risks.
If that’s the case, why won’t the White House say how he feels about the South Dakota abortion ban?
Think Progress has a transcript of a recent exchange between Scott McClellan and a reporter about the ban. Let’s just say he’s less than forthcoming:
QUESTION: And not rape and incest. And so, therefore, he must disagree with it, doesn’t he? Doesn’t he, Scott?
MCCLELLAN: The president has a strong record of working to build a culture of life, and that’s what he will continue to do.
QUESTION: I know, but you’re not answering my question. You’re dodging it.
MCCLELLAN: No, I’m telling you that it’s a state law.
QUESTION: Is he opposed to abortion laws that forbid it for rape and incest; isn’t that true, Scott? That’s what you said.
MCCLELLAN: Let me respond. Look at the president’s record when it comes to defending the sanctity of life. It is a very strong record.
Gee. I wonder why he won’t give a straight answer.
Posted by Jessica at March 9, 2006 9:35 AM
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Because it's his job to not give a straight answer.
Posted by: Anna at March 9, 2006 4:56 PM
The SD gov. is now backpeddling on the bill.
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060308/NEWS/603080302/1001/NEWS
He now wants nothing to do with the bill.
Two of our three congresspeople denounced the bill.
The rally in Sioux Falls today had more than 300 people from all walks of life speaking out that we do not want this ban.
20 anti-choice protesters showed up, scowled for a bit and left.
Were not seeing the supposed support for the ban the anti-choice people claimed they have.
Even some of the general public that were for the ban are now changing their minds as facts are presented. We do still need the support and funds of everyone to block the ban. Please help so this never happens in South Dakota again.
Posted by: SDstuck at March 9, 2006 5:43 PM