He swung at one that was no where near the plate.
When confronted with a question about abortion, a true conservative would say “ I categorically oppose it on moral grounds” and leave it at that. There is no use in arguing with media Democrat shills on the value of your position. When you argue with morally bereft people, they invariably bring you down to their level, and then beat you with experience.
Morals? Stand you ground as you would with an intruder in your home. You only need assert the firmness of your position and then deal unapologetically with the aftermath.