Bob Conley on Abortion

Democratic Senate challenger

Pro-life Democratic conservative

When asked about his challenger Conley's conservatism, Graham said, "From what I can tell, he doesn't represent moderation. I represent a brand of conservatism that you will feel comfortable with." But on crucial issues like immigration, Iraq, and spending, Graham stands for broken borders, botched invasions, and bloated budgets. Conley doesn't. Even on social issues, the pro-life, anti-gay marriage Conley measures up fine against the incumbent senator. But he's still a Democrat Source: Charleston City Paper, "A Real Choice" Jun 18, 2008

Catholic background gives him "sanctity of life" views

Conley says his Catholic background has given him "sanctity of life" views that apply equally to fetuses and innocent Iraqis and contends the GOP does not own traditional Christian values.

"That party can go to the devil," Conley said. "There's a big myth out there that there aren't pro-Life Democrats. In the South generally, but especially in the state of South Carolina, you can't go out and attack traditional Christian values, traditional Christian morals and expect to carry the day."

Source: By Seanna Adcox, Associated Press May 31, 2008

Click here for definitions & background information on Abortion. Click here for a profile of Bob Conley. Click here for SenateMatch answers by Bob Conley. Agree? Disagree? Voice your opinions on Abortion in The Forum. Click here for a summary of Bob Conley's positions on all issues. Click here for issue positions of other SC politicians.
*Other candidates on Abortion:*		*Bob Conley on other issues:*
*SC Gubernatorial:* Mark Sanford *SC Senatorial:* Jim DeMint Lindsey Graham *2008 Senate retirements:* Wayne Allard(R,CO) Larry Craig(R,ID) Pete Domenici(R,NM) Chuck Hagel(R,NE) Trent Lott(R,MS) Craig Thomas(R,WY) John Warner(R,VA) *Incoming Obama Administration:* Pres.Barack Obama V.P.Joe Biden State:Hillary Clinton HHS:Tom Daschle Staff:Rahm Emanuel DHS:Janet Napolitano DOC:Bill Richardson DoD:Robert Gates A.G.:Eric Holder Treas.:Tim Geithner	*Winners of 2008 Senate Races:* ( * if new to the Senate) AK:Begich over Stevens AL:Sessions AR:Pryor CO:Udall DE:Biden and Kaufman GA:Chambliss v.Martin (Dec. 2 runoff) IA:Harkin ID:Risch IL:Durbin KS:Roberts KY:McConnell LA:Landrieu MA:Kerry ME:Collins MI:Levin MN:Coleman v.Franken (recounting as of Dec.1) MS4:Wicker MS6:Cochran MT:Baucus NC:Hagan over Dole NE:Johanns NH:Shaheen over Sununu NJ:Lautenberg NM:Udall OK:Inhofe OR:Merkley over Smith RI:Reed SC:Graham SD:Johnson TN:Alexander TX:Cornyn VA:*Warner WV:Rockefeller WY4:Barrasso WY6:Enzi	Abortion Budget/Economy Civil Rights Corporations Crime Drugs Education Energy/Oil Environment Families Foreign Policy Free Trade Govt. Reform Gun Control Health Care Homeland Security Immigration Jobs Principles Social Security Tax Reform Technology War/Peace Welfare Other Senators House of Representatives SenateMatch (matching quiz) Senate Votes (analysis) House Votes Bill Sponsorships Affiliations Policy Reports Group Ratings

Page last updated: Dec 02, 2008