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John Raese on Abortion
Republican Challenger
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Life begins at conception
I am pro-life. I believe life begins at conception and ends at natural death. I have two daughters, and every parent and grandparent who has seen an ultrasound or a sonogram of their child or grandchild already has an inherent problem with abortion.
In the womb is where human life is at its most innocent and vulnerable stage, and I will proudly stand against the destruction of innocent human life unless the life of the mother is in jeopardy.
Source: 2006 Senate campaign website, RaeseForSenate.org, “Issues”
, May 2, 2006
Ban cloning - science should not play God
I support a ban on cloning, as science should not be playing God with human life, each of which is precious and has a purpose.
Source: 2006 Senate campaign website, RaeseForSenate.org, “Issues”
, May 2, 2006
Embryonic stem cell research no; umbilical stem cells yes
I oppose embryonic stem cell research because adult stem cells are just as useful and available. I also support developing umbilical cord stem cell research which won’t harm the life of the child but may help save someone else’s life.
Source: 2006 Senate campaign website, RaeseForSenate.org, “Issues”
, May 2, 2006
Opposes both federal abortion funding & judicial activism.
Raese opposes the CC survey questions on abortion & strict interpretation
The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.
The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topics:- Public funding of abortions, (such as govt. health benefits and Planned Parenthood)
- Appointing judges that will adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution [vs. accepting judicial activism]
Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q1 on Aug 11, 2010
Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research.
Raese supports the CC survey question on banning stem-cell research
The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.
The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research". [Supporting this statement means the candidate would ban such research; opposing it means the candidate would allow such research].
Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q1a on Aug 11, 2010
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