Sorry but that’s not what he said. He said, “Any issue that takes people’s eye off of unemployment, job creation, economic growth, taxes, spending, deficits, debts is taking your eye off the ball,”
The question was not about abortion but about Mitch Daniels suggestion that a truce be called on social issues. The article even points out correctly that:
“Barbour is strongly pro-life and has signed pro-life legislation.”
Amazing how so many on this board refuse to read and you are correct. So many get wrapped around one issue and press their position forgetting that elections must first be won. Push the winning hand you have, don't go off message and stay on track. After the election then push your agenda.
I’m sorry, but the criticism is spot on. It’s not ‘either-or’. Fiscal issues are important, but so is getting rid of taxpayer funded abortion.