2012 Nebraska Senate Debates: on Abortion

Bob Kerrey: Government should stay out of abortion decision

KERREY: I trust women to make that decision. It's a difficult decision. There are a lot better ways to reduce the number of abortions than to regulate women. I think the government should stay out of it.

FISCHER: I am pro-life and I believe in the sanctity of life. I do believe there should be an exception for the life of the mother.

Source: 2012 Nebraska Senate debate excerpts Sep 28, 2012

Bob Kerrey: Trust women rather than regulating half the population

On abortion, Kerrey said, "I trust women to make that decision." He said it makes no sense to call for the deregulation of business and the regulation of the half of the population who are women.

"I am pro-life," Fischer declared. She said the only exception she approves of is the life of the mother. She did not include exceptions for incest or rape. Fischer distanced herself from Missouri's Todd Akin's controversial comments about women's bodies being able to reject pregnancy as a result of rape.

Source: Grand Island Independent on 2012 Nebraska Senate debate Sep 28, 2012

Deb Fischer: I believe in the sanctity of life

FISCHER: I am pro-life and I believe in the sanctity of life. I do believe there should be an exception for the life of the mother.

Source: 2012 Nebraska Senate debate excerpts Sep 28, 2012

Deb Fischer: Exception for life of mother but not incest nor rape

On abortion, Kerrey said, "I trust women to make that decision."

"I am pro-life," Fischer declared. She said the only exception she approves of is the life of the mother. She did not include exceptions for incest or rape. Fischer distanced herself from Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin's controversial comments about women's bodies being able to reject pregnancy as a result of rape.

Source: Grand Island Independent on 2012 Nebraska Senate debate Sep 28, 2012

Deb Fischer: Look at the record: Opposes abortion

Following a question from a debate panelist asking each candidate to describe what weaknesses of the other two candidates that could be exploited by the Kerrey campaign during the general election campaign, Fischer declined to name any weaknesses she sees in her opponents and instead touted her own record as a state lawmaker who has supported tax relief and opposed abortion. Source: AP in The Republic on 2012 Nebraska Senate debates May 1, 2012

The above quotations are from 2012 Nebraska Senate Debate. Click here for definitions & background information on Abortion. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Jon Bruning on Abortion. Click here for more quotes by Bob Kerrey on Abortion.
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