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Kerry Healey on Abortion
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I've always been pro choice, even when Romney disagreed
Q: Tell me what policy of Gov. Romney's you disagree with.HEALEY: We've always disagreed on choice and I think those differences have only become more stark over time.
And I respect that, I respect differences of opinion, but I've always been pro choice.
Source: 2006 MA Gubernatorial debate on Fox News with Chris Wallace
Sep 25, 2006
Favors embryonic stem cell research
Healey has taken a different, less conservative stand than Romney. In February she said she favors embryonic stem cell research, the subject of a bill that Romney unsuccessfully vetoed last year.
Source: Boston Globe Issue Outlines: Health Care
Jun 3, 2006
$1B for stem cell research is irresponsible
Healey blasted Gabrieli's proposal to have the state invest $1 billion in stem cell and other scientific research through the sale of bonds, calling it "pretty irresponsible" and "a decision just made in the dark." "I don't think he understands how
the budget works here in Massachusetts, and obviously he can't be trusted to control the budget," she said.
"First, Healey was against stem cell research," said a Gabrieli spokesman. "Then she was for it. Now, it sounds like she's against it again.
Source: Andrea Estes in Boston Globe, "Shifts stance on immigrants"
May 17, 2006