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Joe Biden on Abortion
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 21 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • Leaving abortion to the states turns back rights. (Jun 2024)
  • Congress should codify Roe v. Wade and I'll sign it. (Mar 2024)
  • Roe v. Wade is under attack as never before. (Mar 2022)
  • Restore federal Title X family planning program. (Apr 2021)
  • Rescind Mexico City Policy "global gag rule". (Jan 2021)
  • Fact-Check: opposes Hyde Amendment, after decades of support. (Jul 2019)
  • Unequivocal support for abortion rights; Congress must act. (Jul 2019)
  • I accept church rule personally, but not in public life. (Oct 2012)
  • No church needs to provide contraception under ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
  • Romney will appoint pro-life Justice; Obama will not. (Oct 2012)
  • Constitution does offer an inherent right to privacy. (Oct 2008)
  • Allow women to choose, but no federal funding. (Jul 2007)
  • No public funding for abortion; it imposes a view. (Apr 2007)
  • Supports partial-birth abortion ban, but not undoing Roe. (Apr 2007)
  • Accepts Catholic church view that life begins at conception. (Apr 2007)
  • Nominees should agree on constitutional right to privacy. (Apr 2007)

    Voting Record

  • If Congress passes a national abortion ban, I will veto it. (Feb 2023)
  • Everyone voted for Hyde Amendment; it was in other bills. (Mar 2020)
  • Has guarded right to choose for years with SCOTUS votes. (Feb 2020)
  • Roe v. Wade is as close to a consensus as we can get. (Oct 2008)

    Voting Rights

  • Trump's second term takes away reproductive freedom. (Jul 2024)
Ryan Binkley on Abortion
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
Click here for the full quote by Ryan Binkley OR click here for Ryan Binkley on other issues.
  • I was thankful when the court overturned Roe v. Wade. (Feb 2024)
Doug Burgum on Abortion
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
Click here for 5 full quotes by Doug Burgum OR click here for Doug Burgum on other issues.
  • 10th Amendment says leave it to the states; no federal ban. (Aug 2023)
  • I support the Dobbs decision but wouldn't sign a federal ban. (Jul 2023)
  • Signed strict ban in North Dakota, opposes national ban. (Jun 2023)
  • Law requires doctors to say some abortions reversible. (Mar 2019)
  • Support a ban on abortions for things like gender selection. (Jan 2016)
Chris Christie on Abortion
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 19 full quotes by Chris Christie OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • No federal ban on abortion without national consensus. (Jun 2023)
  • If you're pro-life it's got to be for the whole life. (Jun 2023)
  • Thousands upon thousands are murdered in the womb. (Jan 2016)
  • FactCheck: Donor to Planned Parenthood in '94, but denies it. (Jan 2016)
  • Put defunding of Planned Parenthood on the president's desk. (Sep 2015)
  • I defunded Planned Parenthood in N.J. for 6 years running. (Sep 2015)
  • Successfully defunded Planned Parenthood in New Jersey. (Aug 2015)
  • Ban abortions after 20 weeks, with exceptions. (Jun 2015)
  • FactCheck: No, Dems allow plenty of pro-life speakers. (Mar 2014)
  • GOP tolerates pro-choice views; Dems don't tolerate pro-life. (Mar 2014)
  • 1996: partial birth procedure is reprehensible. (Jun 2012)
  • 1994: Donated to Planned Parenthood; opposed public donation. (Jun 2012)
  • Pro-choice until seeing daughter pre-natally. (Jun 2012)
  • 1996: Switched from pro-choice to pro-life. (Jun 2012)
  • Eliminate family planning funding from state budget. (Jun 2012)
  • I'm pro-life with exceptions; take it or leave it. (Jun 2011)
  • Life is precious and should be protected. (Jun 2011)
  • Default pro-choice until hearing 13-week fetal heartbeat. (Jun 2011)
  • Pro-life; the life of every human being is precious. (Jul 2009)
Ron DeSantis on Abortion
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
Click here for 8 full quotes by Ron DeSantis OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Defend the rights of states to enact pro-life protections. (Jan 2024)
  • I believe in a culture of life, and the Heartbeat Bill. (Aug 2023)
  • Ban most abortions after six weeks instead of fifteen. (Apr 2023)
  • FactCheck: Only 1.3% of abortions take place after 21 weeks. (Oct 2022)
  • Anti-choice on abortion; pro-choice on vaccinations. (Jul 2021)
  • Reject loosening law on late term abortions. (Mar 2019)
  • Ban abortions after fetal heartbeat detected. (Oct 2018)
  • Endorsed as pro-life "authentic conservative". (Jun 2012)
Larry Elder on Abortion
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
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  • Abortion is murder, Roe one of the worst Court decisions. (Aug 2023)
Nikki Haley on Abortion
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
Click here for 9 full quotes by Nikki Haley OR click here for Nikki Haley on other issues.
  • IVF frozen embryos should be protected like babies. (Feb 2024)
  • Respect women instead of demonizing with fear or judgement. (Jan 2024)
  • Unapologetically pro-life, but no federal ban . (Aug 2023)
  • Not enough pro-life senators to ban abortions. (Aug 2023)
  • I think we can all agree on banning late-term abortions. (Jun 2023)
  • Some states are pro-life, some err on side of abortion. (May 2023)
  • As UN ambassador condemned regimes using forced abortion. (May 2023)
  • I'm pro-life because someone saved my husband's life. (Apr 2012)
  • Every life is blessed by God. (Nov 2010)
Kamala Harris on Abortion
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
Click here for 15 full quotes by Kamala Harris OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Many pro-life people didn't intend it would happen like this. (Oct 2024)
  • Now in over 20 states there are Trump abortion bans. (Sep 2024)
  • Fight state laws that criminalize healthcare providers. (May 2024)
  • Access to medication abortion: mifepristone thru pharmacies . (Mar 2024)
  • Supported FACT Act to disclose reproductive information. (Jan 2021)
  • Are there any laws where government controls male bodies? (Jan 2021)
  • A woman has the right to choose. (Oct 2020)
  • A staunch supporter of legal protection for abortion. (Jul 2020)
  • Hyde Amendment denies poor women reproductive health care. (Jul 2020)
  • Reproductive healthcare under attack in American today. (Oct 2019)
  • Stop men telling women what they can do with their bodies. (Oct 2019)
  • Repeal Hyde Amendment; unacceptable that Biden voted for it. (Jul 2019)
  • Don't limit abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. (Jan 2019)
  • Investigated of anti-choice activist for violating law. (Apr 2016)
  • Investigate fraud in anti-Planned Parenthood videos. (Apr 2016)
Howie Hawkins on Abortion
Green Party Presidential Challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Howie Hawkins OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • Health insurance must cover contraception, abortion. (Aug 2020)
  • Supports reproductive freedom. (Jun 2006)
Will Hurd on Abortion
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for Will Hurd on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Asa Hutchinson on Abortion
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
Click here for 5 full quotes by Asa Hutchinson OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Americans want to restrict abortion with right exceptions. (Apr 2023)
  • Have to do better in child birth care and adoption services. (Apr 2023)
  • It's Arkansas policy that we protect the life of the unborn. (May 2022)
  • Now we're the number one pro-life state in the nation. (Jan 2021)
  • Human life begins at conception. (Sep 2014)
Perry Johnson on Abortion
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
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  • I support state restrictions on abortion like Florida passed. (May 2023)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Abortion
Independent presidential Challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. OR click here for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on other issues.
  • Supports abortion rights, but every abortion is a tragedy. (Jul 2023)
  • Keep government away from women's childbearing choices. (May 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Abortion
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
Click here for the full quote by Joe Maldonado OR click here for Joe Maldonado on other issues.
  • You own your body; not the Government. (May 2018)
Chase Oliver on Abortion
Libertarian candidate for President
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  • Pro-choice, but no federal funding. (Dec 2023)
Mike Pence on Abortion
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 20 full quotes by Mike Pence OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • A 15-week ban is an idea whose time has come. (Aug 2023)
  • Err on the side of life to give unborn child every chance. (Jul 2023)
  • Won't rest until sanctity of life is center of American law. (Jun 2023)
  • I'd like to see Mifepristone taken off the market. (Apr 2023)
  • A champion of the right to life throughout my public career. (Apr 2023)
  • National abortion bans ought to be part of the debate. (Apr 2023)
  • I am proud to serve a pro-life president. (Oct 2020)
  • Roe v. Wade worst Supreme Court decision since Dred Scott. (Sep 2020)
  • Federal funding of Planned Parenthood is "morally wrong". (Sep 2020)
  • Proposed abortion bill that defined "forcible rape". (Sep 2020)
  • Trump is the most pro-life president in American history. (Feb 2020)
  • Stands for unborn against Democratic "culture of death". (Mar 2019)
  • Tie-breaker vote to defund Planned Parenthood. (Mar 2017)
  • We embrace life because we're better for it. (Oct 2016)
  • Partial-birth abortion is just anathema to me. (Oct 2016)
  • Need Supreme Court justices who uphold Constitution. (Jul 2016)
  • Periods for Pence: protest against interring aborted fetuses. (Apr 2016)
  • Prohibit abortion for race, sex, diagnosis of disability. (Mar 2016)
  • Defund Planned Parenthood for providing abortion. (Sep 2012)
  • Commit to unalienable right to life, including the unborn. (Feb 2008)
Dean Phillips on Abortion
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
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  • Supports reproductive rights, paid family leave. (Apr 2020)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Abortion
CEO & Republican Challenger
Click here for 3 full quotes by Vivek Ramaswamy OR click here for Vivek Ramaswamy on other issues.
  • I believe that abortion is a form of murder. (Apr 2023)
  • Supports state level ban at six weeks when brainwaves begin. (Apr 2023)
  • Abortion is murder, should be regulated at the state level. (Apr 2023)
Bernie Sanders on Abortion
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
Click here for 12 full quotes by Bernie Sanders OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues.
  • Appoint only justices who support Roe & Planned Parenthood. (Feb 2020)
  • Get the government off the backs of women on abortion. (Nov 2019)
  • Totally absurd for U.S. to limit birth control abroad. (Sep 2019)
  • Medicare-for-All will protect women's constitutional right. (Jun 2019)
  • Right to abortion applies to low income women as well. (Jun 2019)
  • No anti-choice appointments to Supreme Court. (May 2019)
  • Few or no government limits on abortion. (Feb 2019)
  • Support pro-life Dems if they replace pro-life Republicans. (Apr 2017)
  • Lifetime pro-choice record, plus funding for family planning. (Sep 2015)
  • Advocate for family planning and funding for contraceptives. (Sep 2015)
  • Women have the right to choose, regardless of income. (Jun 1997)

    Voting Record

  • Voted for spending bills with Hyde Amendment, but pro-choice. (Jun 2019)
Tim Scott on Abortion
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
Click here for 7 full quotes by Tim Scott OR click here for Tim Scott on other issues.
  • A state's rights issue on the right; extremism on the left. (Jun 2024)
  • No abortion on demand; cannot leave it to the states. (Aug 2023)
  • Against the radical left pushing taxpayer-funded abortion. (May 2023)
  • Human life begins at conception. (Sep 2014)
  • Fight for the rights of the unborn. (Nov 2010)
  • No embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
  • Don't require 24 hours after ultrasound; 1 hour is enough. (Feb 2009)
Corey Stapleton on Abortion
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
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  • Prohibit public funding & partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2000)
Jill Stein on Abortion
Green Challenger
Click here for 9 full quotes by Jill Stein OR click here for Jill Stein on other issues.
  • Roe shows Supreme Court is amenable to public pressure. (Feb 2016)
  • Offer abortion services free to women at the poverty level. (Jul 2014)
  • Healthcare is a right, including women's reproductive rights. (Nov 2012)
  • Real choice includes information on prevention. (Nov 2012)
  • Birth control should not be up to your employer. (Oct 2012)
  • Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (May 2012)
  • Maintain abortion rights & provide free birth control. (May 2012)
  • Give women easy access to "morning after" pill. (Oct 2002)
  • Protect a woman's right to choose. (Nov 2001)
Francis Suarez on Abortion
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 2 full quotes by Francis Suarez OR click here for Francis Suarez on other issues.
  • Exceptions for rape, incest and life-threatening emergencies. (Aug 2023)
  • Supports a 15-week federal abortion ban, not yet for 6-week. (Jun 2023)
Donald Trump on Abortion
Republican former President
Click here for 35 full quotes by Donald Trump OR click here for Donald Trump on other issues.
  • I would veto a national abortion ban. (Oct 2024)
  • FactCheck: No, Virginia doesn't allow abortion after birth. (Sep 2024)
  • I did a great service in sending abortion back to the states. (Sep 2024)
  • Free IVF for all, paid by government or insurance mandate. (Sep 2024)
  • Crowning achievement is overturning Roe; but it's divisive. (Jul 2024)
  • I believe in exceptions for rape, incest, and maternal life. (Jun 2024)
  • FactCheck: No, Democrats don't allow abortion after birth. (Jun 2024)
  • I will not block abortion medication: abortion pill ok. (Jun 2024)
  • Let individual states decide: Biden/Harris are extremist. (Jun 2024)
  • I got Roe v. Wade terminated and I'm proud to have done it . (Jan 2024)
  • Falsely claims Democrats want to execute babies after birth. (Apr 2023)
  • I won't influence how Justices vote on Roe v Wade. (Oct 2020)
  • Ban the late-term abortion of babies. (Feb 2020)
  • End medical research that uses tissue from aborted fetuses. (Jun 2019)
  • FactCheck: Late abortions only for non-viable fetus. (Feb 2019)
  • Cherish innocent life instead of ripping babies from womb. (Feb 2019)
  • Completed conversion from 1999 pro-choice to 2019 pro-life. (Feb 2019)
  • Increased programs and funds covered by Mexico City policy. (Feb 2018)
  • Reinstate Mexico City Policy: end abortion funding abroad. (Jan 2017)
  • Unpredictable abortion funding good; Planned Parenthood bad. (Nov 2016)
  • Not acceptable to rip baby from womb in 9th month. (Oct 2016)
  • Overturn Roe v, Wade and return abortion laws to the states. (Oct 2016)
  • Millions are helped by Planned Parenthood, but defund it. (Feb 2016)
  • Planned Parenthood does great work on women's health. (Feb 2016)
  • Defund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2015)
  • 1998: I hate abortion yet I'm totally for choice. (Oct 2015)
  • Planned Parenthood is important, but abortions must stop. (Aug 2015)
  • I have evolved on abortion issue, like Reagan evolved. (Aug 2015)
  • Ban late abortions; exceptions for rape, incest or health. (Jun 2015)
  • Undecided on embryonic stem cell research. (Apr 2011)
  • I am now pro-life; after years of being pro-choice. (Apr 2011)
  • I changed my views to pro-life based on personal stories. (Apr 2011)
  • I am pro-life; fight ObamaCare abortion funding. (Feb 2011)
  • Pro-choice, but ban partial birth abortion. (Jul 2000)
  • Favors abortion rights but respects opposition. (Dec 1999)
JD Vance on Abortion
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
Click here for 8 full quotes by JD Vance OR click here for JD Vance on other issues.
  • Democracy is messy; let voters decide in each state. (Oct 2024)
  • As pro-life as anyone, but supports abortion pills . (Jul 2024)
  • Preserve access to Mifepristone medication abortion . (Jul 2024)
  • People don't want blanket abortion bans; exceptions ok. (Jul 2024)
  • ONLY exception is strict life of the mother exception. (Nov 2022)
  • Unborn babies are not inconveniences to be discarded. (Oct 2022)
  • Abortion rights should be regulated by state legislatures . (Oct 2022)
  • Eliminating abortion makes society pro-child, pro-family. (Oct 2021)
Tim Walz on Abortion
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
Click here for 8 full quotes by Tim Walz OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • No registry of pregnancies; that's nobody else's business. (Oct 2024)
  • Has two children, both conceived by IVF. (Aug 2024)
  • Minnesota will protect reproductive freedom including IVF. (Mar 2024)
  • Codified abortion rights while surrounded by pro-life states. (Jun 2023)
  • Abortion is on the ballot with my anti-choice opponent . (Oct 2022)
  • Maintain funding for Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)
  • Abortions should always be legal. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2006)
Cornel West on Abortion
Green Party/People's Party candidate
Click here for 2 full quotes by Cornel West OR click here for Cornel West on other issues.
  • Protect reproductive rights, end all forms of patriarchy. (Aug 2023)
  • Wrong to be more concerned about abortion than child poverty. (Jun 2023)
Kanye West on Abortion
Birthday Party candidate for President
Click here for 3 full quotes by Kanye West OR click here for Kanye West on other issues.
  • Planned Parenthood founded for eugenics against blacks. (Sep 2020)
  • Pay a million per kid to discourage abortion. (Jul 2020)
  • I am pro-life because I'm following the word of the Bible. (Jul 2020)
Marianne Williamson on Abortion
Democratic candidate for President
Click here for 6 full quotes by Marianne Williamson OR click here for Marianne Williamson on other issues.
  • Protect the right of every woman to make her own decisions. (Jun 2023)
  • 2006: Mandatory counseling/(2014) No longer supports. (Jul 2019)
  • Abortion is about private morality; government has no role. (Apr 2019)
  • Resist any effort to restrict or limit reproductive rights. (Apr 2019)
  • Calls herself 100% pro-choice. (Mar 2019)
  • Ask for soul's wisdom on abortion, and surrender to God. (Jul 2018)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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