Jack of all trades, master of none.
“Until recently, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has maintained a well-defined stance on abortion. When asked in previous elections where he stands, he’s made it clear he opposes the procedure even in cases of rape, incest or protecting the health of the mother.
With that position, among others, he’s often lassoed the support of anti-abortion organizations. In 2010, he was endorsed by both Wisconsin Right to Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin. During his 2012 recall election, both groups gave him the nod again.
While both groups lobby and push for anti-abortion policies, Pro-Life Wisconsin tends to take a more strident approach with its efforts. The group is the state’s flagbearer for the “personhood” movement, which seeks to legally define human life as beginning at fertilization — rather than when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. A personhood law would effectively halt all abortions and could also make some forms of birth control illegal.
In September, Wisconsin Right to Life issued its list of statewide candidate endorsements for the November election, which included Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and Republican attorney general candidate Brad Schimel. The organization also offers a glowing review of “The Walker Record on Life” from 1993 to the present.......”