2022 MI Governor's race: on Abortion

Gretchen Whitmer: Abortion clinics deemed "essential" during pandemic shutdown

A lawsuit has been filed against Whitmer for keeping abortion clinics open as "essential" businesses during the coronavirus pandemic while sending 15 officers to shut down the speech of pro-life protesters. "While most businesses were forced to shut down as a result, the governor has refused to order abortion centers in Michigan to close even though abortion is an elective procedure," the legal team explained. Source: WorldNetDaily on 2022 Michigan Governor race Apr 5, 2020

James Craig: Gave a "thumbs up" to being pro-life

Craig gave two thumbs up--twice--initially after his first mention of Trump and later after sharing that he was pro-life. Source: Deadline Detroit on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race Jul 6, 2021

James Craig: Supports 1931 state abortion ban still on the books

Craig said he would block any attempt to repeal Michigan's ban on abortion, according to a secret audio recording. The 1931 law was nullified following Roe v. Wade. In the recording, which was obtained by American Bridge 21st Century, a liberal political action committee, Craig is asked if he would stop Democrats "from undoing the law that makes abortion illegal in Michigan." Asked if he supports blocking Democrats from "repealing that law," Craig said, "Yes." Source: Detroit Metro Times on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race Sep 21, 2021

Tudor Dixon: Endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan PAC

Tudor Dixon is Pro-Life and endorsed by Michigan's Largest Pro-Life Organization.

"Tudor Dixon is a strong pro-life leader who possesses the ability to lead Michigan towards being a life-affirming state. Right to Life of MI PAC is excited to work towards the election of Tudor Dixon as Michigan's next governor." - Paul Miller, chairman of Right to Life of Michigan's PAC board.

Source: 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial campaign website TudorDixon.com Aug 3, 2022

Gretchen Whitmer: Republicans want felony convictions of doctors and nurses

GOV. GRETCHEN WHITMER (D-MI): With the current legislature that I have, there is no common ground, which is the sad thing. They've already introduced legislation to criminalize and throw nurses and doctors in jail. They've all endorsed the 1931 law, as has all of the Republican people running for governor. They want abortion to be a felony, no exceptions for rape or incest. That's the kind of legislature that I'm working with. That's why this is such a scary moment for Michigan women and our families.

GOV. KRISTI NOEM (R-SD): I think we'll continue to have those debates on how we can support these mothers and what it means to really make sure that we're not prosecuting mothers ever in a situation like this when it comes to abortion, that it will always be focused towards those doctors who knowingly break the law to perform abortions in our state.

Source: CBS Face the Nation on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race Jul 26, 2022

Gretchen Whitmer: Vote yes on Proposal 3 to protect Roe v. Wade rights

Whitmer and her Republican challenger Tudor Dixon clashed on abortion rights in a debate, as Whitmer backed a referendum on ballots this fall that would amend the state constitution to guarantee abortion rights. Dixon said that referendum, if approved by voters, "would be the most radical abortion law in the entire country. The only place that has something similar is China and North Korea."

Whitmer shot back: "None of what she said is true." The two were clashing over what's known as Proposal 3, which would scrap Michigan's 1931 law banning abortion. In the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Whitmer sued to block the enforcement of the state's 1931 abortion ban, and she has backed Proposal 3.

Proposal 3's opponents say it would nullify virtually all existing guardrails. "You cannot trust her on this issue. If you want to protect Roe v. Wade rights, vote yes on 3," Whitmer said.

Source: CNN Politics on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race Oct 25, 2022

Tudor Dixon: Proposal 3 is radical abortion rights like China & N.Korea

Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her Republican challenger Tudor Dixon clashed on abortion rights in a debate, as Whitmer backed a referendum on ballots this fall that would amend the state constitution to guarantee abortion rights. Dixon said that referendum, if approved by voters, "would be the most radical abortion law in the entire country. The only place that has something similar is China and North Korea."

Whitmer shot back: "None of what she said is true." The two were clashing over what's known as Proposal 3--a measure placed on the ballot after a petition drive seeking to amend the state's constitution to scrap Michigan's 1931 law banning abortion with no exceptions for cases of rape and incest. That law, which had long been dormant, was revived after the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade before a judge ruled the law unconstitutional in September.

Source: CNN Politics on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race Oct 25, 2022

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