Anti-Choice McCain in His Own Words (From Planned Parenthood)

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[narses]

The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America: We work in the streets, in the states, and in Washington, DC to advance women's health.

THE WORST OF JOHN MCCAIN PLAYLIST McCain has voted consistently against women's health, and he supports overturning the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade. These positions will make it difficult for him to win over moderate pro-choice voters in the general election. Learn more about McCain's positions on the following issues: Prevention of Unintended and Teen Pregnancy Abstinence-Only Programs Title X Family Planning Program Insurance Coverage of Prescription Birth Control Comprehensive Sex Education Government Funding for Contraception The "Global Gag Rule" Overturning Roe v. Wade The U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade 2006 South Dakota Abortion Ban  His "Pro-Life" Credentials McCain opposed spending $100 million to prevent unintended and teen pregnancies.  In 2005, McCain voted NO to allocate $100 million to expand access to preventive health care services that reduce the numbers of unintended and teen pregnancies and reduce the number of abortions. McCain opposed legislation requiring that abstinence-only programs be medically accurate and scientifically based. McCain voted NO on legislation that would help reduce the number of teen pregnancies by providing funding for programs to teach comprehensive, medically accurate sexuality education and other programs to prevent unintended teen pregnancies. McCain opposed Title X, the nation's family planning program. In 1990, McCain voted NO on legislation to extend the Title X federal family planning program, which provides low-income and uninsured women and families with health care services ranging from breast and cervical cancer screening to birth control. McCain opposed requiring insurance coverage of prescription birth control. In 2003, McCain voted NO on legislation to improve the availability of contraceptives for women and to require insurance coverage of prescription birth control. McCain opposes comprehensive sex education. In an interview aboard the "Straight Talk Express," McCain struggled to answer questions about comprehensive sex education and HIV prevention.  He also stated that he supported "the president's policy" on sex education. McCain unsure where he stands on government funding for contraception.   "Whether I support government funding for them or not, I don't know," McCain said about contraceptives. McCain opposed repealing the "global gag rule." In 2005, McCain voted NO on legislation to overturn the "global gag rule," which bars foreign nongovernmental organizations from receiving U.S. family planning assistance if the organization (using its own, non-U.S. funds) provides abortion services or information or advocates for pro-choice laws and policies in its own country. McCain supports overturning Roe v. Wade. In February 2007, the AP quoted McCain stating, 'I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned. McCain says Roe v. Wade was a "bad decision."   In May 2007, during an appearance on Meet the Press, Sen. McCain reiterated his support for overturning Roe v. Wade, saying, "I have stated time after time after time that Roe v. Wade was a bad decision, that I support a woman — the, the rights of the unborn." He went on to say, "My position has been consistently in my voting record, pro-life, and I continue to maintain that position and voting record." McCain would have signed 2006 South Dakota abortion ban  In February 2006, the Hotline reported, "According to a spokesperson, McCain 'would have signed the legislation, but would also take the appropriate steps under state law -- in whatever state -- to ensure that the exceptions of rape, incest or life of the mother were included.'" As the New York Times' Paul Krugman points out, "That attempt at qualification makes no sense: the South Dakota law has produced national shockwaves precisely because it prohibits abortions even for victims of rape or incest." McCain touts "pro-life" credentials at conference of FRC Action, the political arm of the Family Research Council.  At a speech at the FRC Action Voter Values Summit in October 2007, Sen. McCain said, "I have been pro-life my entire public career. I believe I am the only major candidate in either party who can make that claim."

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[Norman Bates]

Give up the war against McCain. You are hopelessly stuck in a quagmire.

[Norman Bates]

Well, PP, who makes it a business to know where he stands makes it very clear. They are afraid. That should say something.

[rbmillerjr]

“Of course they are going to trash McCain. Why go with a flip flopper on the issue when you have a died in the wool baby killer. It hardly makes McLame a conservative’s first, second or third choice on the issue.”

There only two choices. Ask youself if over the next 8 years you want Obama picking Supreme Court members or McCain. It’s not rocket science. Is he a true conservative? No. Is a pro lifer? Yes. We only have one chance to replace nutjobs like Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

[DoughtyOne]

Norman, after Bush doubled the Department of Education budget in his first time, and passed the Medation addition to Medicare, and supported the open borders lobby, did the left call him an extreme Conservative or not?

Is Bush an extreme right wing Conservative?

The left will call anyone with an (R) behind their name an extremist right wing Conservative. You know that.

PP is going to call anyone with an (R) after their name an extremist.

Sorry, McCain has taken tangible measures to destroy any credibility he has on this issue.

If you wish to think otherwise, that’s okay with me.

[Norman Bates]

McCain may not be a passionate pro-lifer but he is still pro-life. Obama is so far in favor of abortion he would support it for his daughter so she is “not punished”. McCain however is certainly passionately against infanticide. Obama is for it. Those differences are great and noticeable.

[jwalsh07]

Well, John does have his good points.

[DoughtyOne]

McCain may not be a passionate pro-lifer but he is still pro-life. Obama is so far in favor of abortion he would support it for his daughter so she is “not punished”.
McCain however is certainly passionately against infanticide. Obama is for it. Those differences are great and noticeable.

I am still baffled by his actions.  As far as fetal tissue research goes, he's on board.  He made one statement to the effect that he supports fetal tissue research, the tissue that was obtained through legal means.  Is that the comment of a man who is ardently pro-life?  Is Obama better on this subject? No.  And if it were the only subject, I'd be a lot more inclined to support John.  There are some very important questions to be addressed over the next four to eight years.  I don't see John to be solid on them at all.  And that being the case, I want a unified Conservative voice to oppose those things.  I am dead serious about this.  John being the leader of the Republican party, Conservatism effectively has no voice at all., certainly no power.

[DoughtyOne]

Norman, I appreciate your heated defense of McCain, or Conservatism as you see it. I need to go now, so I won’t be responding to your further comments in a timely manner. I will respond in time.

Take care.

[meyer]

McCain opposed spending $100 million to prevent unintended and teen pregnancies.

It doesn't cost $100 million to keep your drawers on.

[meyer]

That could well be the “War and Peace” of posts! Informative, but way too long to hold my interests.

[SnakeDoctor]

McCain could translate this, verbatim, into a campaign ad.

I’m not sure PP realizes that anti-abortion is a GOOD THING in electoral politics.

H

[narses]

I hope he does.

[NavVet]

How’s towing the Party line working out for you comrade.

[8mmMauser]

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