There is an assumption there that "talking the pro-life talk" hurts politicians who want to be elected.
I reject that. I think that most Americans are pro-life, and I think that candidates who are very open about partial birth abortion and other aspects of the cause, would reap big benefits at the polls.
Our problem, IMHO, is that we too often try it both ways. Mitt is pro-life. He's also pro-choice. Okay, he just turned off close to 100% of the people. Sure, maybe some people would vote for him based on other issues -- but would there be enthusiasm? Anyone can look as his "position" on abortion and shake their head and say, "I might vote for him if he felt differently." It's a lose-lose situation because he's squishy.
Take a position. Be proud of it. Stick to it. Explain it. Sell it. The GOP can be either pro-life, or pro-abortion -- but they should go in 100% on whichever they choose.
And if they choose to be pro-abortion, I'll choose third party.
LOLOL! {^)
Amen.