PRO-LIFE GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS IN 2006 ELECTION CYCLE

The Republican National Coalition for Life (RNC/Life) ^ | 02.24.06 | Colleen Parro & Phyllis Schlafly

[Coleus]

PRO-LIFE GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS IN 2006 ELECTION CYCLE – “There is no element of the common good, no morally good practice, that a candidate may promote and to which a voter may be dedicated, which could justify voting for a candidate who also endorses and supports the deliberate killing of the innocent, abortion, embryonic stem-cell research, euthanasia, human cloning or the recognition of a same –sex relationship as legal marriage.  These elements are so fundamental to the common good that they cannot be subordinated to any other cause, no matter how good.” Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis , October 1, 2004.

            Let us call to mind these words as we examine the voting records of incumbent office holders and the campaign literature of challengers in Republican primaries throughout the nation this year.  At the moment, there are many hot-button issues engaging the attention of the American people, issues of monumental importance to our national security and to the future of our children and grandchildren.  But, as Archbishop Burke pointed out, respect for and the protection of innocent human life must be the measure by which we choose our candidates for public office.  Everything else is secondary.   

HUMAN EVENTS SCORES “TOP TEN RINOS” (REPUBLICANS IN NAME ONLY) – The editors of Human Events, the national conservative weekly, ranked those they consider the Top 10 RINOS, all of whom are staunch supporters of unrestricted abortion.  There are dozens more, but this list is a good start.  

• Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R.I.) Once approached by Democratic Leader Harry Reid to switch parties, Chafee has long supported liberal policies.  He backs legal abortion, gay rights, federal-funded health care, strict environmental protections and a higher minimum wage.
• Sen. Olympia Snowe (ME) A self-described “centrist,” Snowe scored a 100% pro-choice voting record as scored by NARAL and consistently votes with Democrats on social issues.
• Sen. Arlen Specter (PA) “Snarlin’ Arlen” warned Bush not to nominate judges who might overturn Roe v. Wade, joined Chafee in reducing tax cuts and supported Democrats on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, HMO and overtime regulation.  Also opposed school choice in Washington , D.C.
• Sen. Susan Collins (ME) Voted with liberals on the 1999 tax cut, campaign finance reform and the partial-birth abortion ban.  Also advocated “pay-as-you-go” tax cuts with spending increases in 2004, leading to a budget never agreed upon between the House and Senate.
• Rep. Christopher Shays (CT) He led the House fight for McCain-Feingold campaign finance “reform.”

He’s also prone to back environmental causes, gun control and abortion rights.  He had no GOP challenger in 2004, but narrowly escaped defeat 52% to 48% by a Democratic opponent in the general election.

• Gov. George Pataki (N.Y.) Helped unions raise pay and unionize Indian casinos.  Has said, “I believe in a limited government, low taxes, a tough approach to crime, but I also believe in an activist government.  I’m not one of those laissez-faire types.”
• Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (N.Y.) Over the course of his 23-year career, he’s gained considerable power (chairman of the Science Committee) despite amassing one of the most liberal voting records of any House Republican.  Fought back conservative challengers in 2000 and 2002 and could face a GOP challenge in 2006.
• Gov. Mitt Romney (MA) Has said, “I believe that abortion should be safe and legal in this country.”  Supports civil unions and stringent gun laws. 
• Rep. Michael Castle (DE) As president of the moderate Republican Main Street Partnership and key player in the so-called Tuesday Group lunches, he is a ring-leader of RINOs.  He’ teamed with Democrats to make federal funding of embryonic stem cell research one of his top priorities. 
• Rep. Jim Leach (IA) He was also the only Republican to vote against President Bush’s 2003 tax cuts.  His support for environmental causes and abortion rights has won him liberal fans.

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[Spirited]

Thank you, Coleus.

[Tribune7]

Can't say about the others, but Specter is not facing re-election this year.

[Coleus]

yea, it's santourm's turn this time around.

[xmission]

Not sure where that Mitt quote fits in, but I get the feeling that Mitt would come down squarely on the pro-life side when it comes to voting. He walks the vague line when he talks though.

[Sun]

bump 4 LIFE!

[Sun]

Gov. Pataki is pro-abortion.

[Sun]

I'm surprised that I don't see Giulliani on he top 10 RINO list.

[JohnnyZ]

I get the feeling that Mitt would come down squarely on the pro-life side when it comes to voting.

What part of his staunch pro-abortion record makes you think that?

[JohnnyZ]

Probably no Rudy because he's not in office.

[guitarist]

Mitt is trying to come off now as pro-life. I mean, he would probably oppose, say, government funding of abortion, while most of the others would support it. I know we can't say he is reliably pro-life now, but we should have some distinction between him and the others.

[Hidden Imam]

Wow, voting for the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform makes you a RINO who should be booted.

So what would it make you if you signed the bill into law?

[Salvation]

Today on Fox News Sunday Romney had switched his views 180 degrees.

[Luke21]

Romney is governor of the most liberal state in the union. He sheepishly enforces every goofy legislative and judicial nuttiness that emerges in Kennedyland. He's a gun grabber and an abortion advocate. He makes McCain look like Ronald Reagan.

I just wanna know why Kolbe didn't make the list. He's a red blooded Rino and pink blooded after that.

[cgk]

Pro-Life/Pro-Baby ping!

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[Shery]

Good post! Thanks!

[Señor Zorro]

He walks the vague line when he talks though.

Which means you really can't trust his voting, either.

[AuH2ORepublican]

The best information on how members of Congress voted on pro-life issues may be found here:

http://www.capwiz.com/nrlc/dbq/officials/

[Lauren BaRecall]

A real shame about Mitt....