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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Lee Carter on Abortion
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Amanda Chase on Abortion
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Republican candidate for governor of Virginia:
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- Fetal rights apply in born-alive abortions. (Feb 2020)
- How can any human being in good conscience kill a baby? (Nov 2019)
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Kirk Cox on Abortion
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Led fight against late term abortion legislation. (Feb 2021)
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Ken Cuccinelli on Abortion
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Republican Challenger :
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- Human life begins at conception. (Jul 2014)
- I believe life begins at conception. (Jul 2013)
- No new abortion restrictions as governor. (Jul 2013)
- Protect life and families. (Mar 2013)
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Justin Fairfax on Abortion
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| Virginia Democratic Governor:
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Jennifer Carroll Foy on Abortion
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Remove politically motivated restrictions on abortion. (Feb 2021)
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Mark Herring on Abortion
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2012)
- Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2010)
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Tim Kaine on Abortion
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Planned Parenthood funding is critical part of safety net. (Oct 2018)
- Continue to fund Planned Parenthood. (Nov 2016)
- Not role of public servants to implement religious beliefs. (Oct 2016)
- Personally opposes abortion, but keep government out of it. (Jun 2016)
- Don't weaken or subvert the basic holding of Roe v. Wade. (Oct 2012)
- Don't deny privacy to women making health care decisions. (Sep 2012)
- Increased access to contraceptive coverage. (Feb 2012)
- If life begins at conception, we must outlaw contraception. (Dec 2011)
- Restricted funding for fetal & embryonic stem cell research. (Apr 2009)
- Personally opposed to abortion, but it shouldn't be outlawed. (Jul 2008)
- Parental consent; ban partial birth; informed consent. (Jul 2008)
- Promote abstinence; ban partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2005)
- I have a faith-based opposition to abortion. (Nov 2005)
- Supports public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2017)
- Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
- Rated Born-Alive Survivors bill tries to illegalize abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Terry McAuliffe on Abortion
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Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair:
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- Permanently codify protections of Roe v. Wade. (Dec 2020)
- Vetoed anti-abortion laws; honored by Virginia NARAL. (Dec 2020)
- Supports abortion rights. (Jul 2013)
- Don't interfere with decisions better made by women. (Mar 2013)
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Jennifer McClellan on Abortion
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Led fight for Reproductive Health Protection Act. (Feb 2021)
- Fight to protect, strengthen reproductive health continues. (Jan 2021)
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Bob McDonnell on Abortion
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Republican Governor:
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- Supported 35 restrictive bills, even with rape & incest. (Jul 2009)
- Pro-life; anti-partial-birth; pro-parental-notification. (Jul 2009)
- Reinstate Virginia's partial-birth abortion ban. (Jun 2008)
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Ralph Northam on Abortion
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Democratic Governor:
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- End laws restricting woman's right to direct her health care. (Jan 2020)
- FactCheck: No, would not execute babies after birth. (Feb 2019)
- Repeal sonogram requirement to get an abortion. (Feb 2016)
- Led fight against transvaginal ultrasound requirement. (Nov 2015)
- Protect women's reproductive rights. (Oct 2015)
- Keep abortion funding for women carrying fetal abnormalities. (Nov 2013)
- Opposes restrictive TRAP laws & dangerous personhood bill. (Nov 2013)
- Stop the Republican war on women. (Jan 2013)
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Tom Perriello on Abortion
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Backs pro-choice groups. (Jan 2017)
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Robert Sarvis on Abortion
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Libertarian nominee for Governor:
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- Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2011)
- Early term abortions ok, but parental consent for minors. (Nov 2011)
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Frank Wagner on Abortion
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Republican:
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- Require sonogram before getting an abortion. (Feb 2016)
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Senate:
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Amanda Chase on Abortion
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Fetal rights apply in born-alive abortions. (Feb 2020)
- How can any human being in good conscience kill a baby? (Nov 2019)
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Daniel Gade on Abortion
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Ed Gillespie on Abortion
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Republican Challenger:
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- I never supported a Personhood amendment. (Jul 2014)
- Sell contraceptives over-the-counter to avoid Hobby Lobby. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes abortion. (Jan 2014)
- Promoting culture of life does not make me Taliban. (Sep 2006)
- Believes deeply in the sanctity of life. (Sep 2006)
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Tim Kaine on Abortion
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
Click here for 18 full quotes
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- Planned Parenthood funding is critical part of safety net. (Oct 2018)
- Continue to fund Planned Parenthood. (Nov 2016)
- Not role of public servants to implement religious beliefs. (Oct 2016)
- Personally opposes abortion, but keep government out of it. (Jun 2016)
- Don't weaken or subvert the basic holding of Roe v. Wade. (Oct 2012)
- Don't deny privacy to women making health care decisions. (Sep 2012)
- Increased access to contraceptive coverage. (Feb 2012)
- If life begins at conception, we must outlaw contraception. (Dec 2011)
- Restricted funding for fetal & embryonic stem cell research. (Apr 2009)
- Personally opposed to abortion, but it shouldn't be outlawed. (Jul 2008)
- Parental consent; ban partial birth; informed consent. (Jul 2008)
- Promote abstinence; ban partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2005)
- I have a faith-based opposition to abortion. (Nov 2005)
- Supports public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2017)
- Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
- Rated Born-Alive Survivors bill tries to illegalize abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Robert Sarvis on Abortion
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Libertarian Challenger for Senate:
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- Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2011)
- Early term abortions ok, but parental consent for minors. (Nov 2011)
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Corey Stewart on Abortion
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Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- No exceptions for rape, incest, or maternal life. (Oct 2018)
- Abortion is a woman's unrestricted righ. (May 2018)
- 100% pro-life. (Sep 2017)
- CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
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Scott Taylor on Abortion
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes taxpayer funding, but says women have choice. (Feb 2017)
- A pro-life Christian. (Nov 2016)
- Supports pro-life legislation. (Nov 2016)
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Mark Warner on Abortion
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Support Roe v. Wade, but respect differing views. (Oct 2008)
- Protect responsible Choice. (Nov 2001)
- Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2017)
- Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
- Rated Born-Alive Survivors bill tries to illegalize abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Pro-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Don Beyer on Abortion
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Democratic House Member (District 8):
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- Politicians have no business interfering in right to choose. (Oct 2014)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
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Dave Brat on Abortion
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Republican House Member (District 7):
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- Human life is sacred. (Jun 2014)
- Opposes abortion rights, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes abortion rights, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (May 2015)
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Eric Cantor on Abortion
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Republican Representative (VA-7):
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- Never use taxpayer dollars to kill innocent life. (Sep 2012)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (Apr 2009)
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Ben Cline on Abortion
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Republican (District 6):
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- Life begins at conception. (Sep 2018)
- Require sonogram before getting an abortion. (Feb 2012)
- Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Mar 2019)
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Barbara Comstock on Abortion
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Pro-Life; common sense conservative values. (Nov 2014)
- Reverse Roe v. Wade; defund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2014)
- Opposes public funding of abortions. (Aug 2014)
- Supports parental notification. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes barring stem cell research. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes abortion rights, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes abortion rights, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
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Gerry Connolly on Abortion
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Let military perform abortions in cases of rape or incest. (Jun 2011)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jan 2014)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
- Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
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Randy Forbes on Abortion
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Republican Representative (VA-4):
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- Supports abstinence education. (Jun 2001)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
- Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
- Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
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Tom Garrett on Abortion
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Republican (District 5):
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- Protect the unborn; life begins at conception. (Nov 2016)
- Require sonogram before getting an abortion. (Feb 2016)
- Opposes public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
- Supports pro-life legislation. (Nov 2016)
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Bob Goodlatte on Abortion
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Republican Representative (VA-6):
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- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Permanently protect life and conscience. (Jun 2016)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
- Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
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Morgan Griffith on Abortion
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Republican (District 9):
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- Consistently defend innocent life. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
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Robert Hurt on Abortion
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Republican (District 5):
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- Life begins at the moment of conception. (Nov 2010)
- Oppose all efforts to end embryonic stem cell life. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
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Elaine Luria on Abortion
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Democrat (District 2):
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- CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
- Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
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Donald McEachin on Abortion
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Repeal sonogram requirement to get an abortion. (Feb 2014)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (May 2018)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (May 2018)
- Supports pro-choice legislation. (Nov 2016)
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Scott Rigell on Abortion
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Republican (District 2):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Promote a culture that values life. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
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Denver Riggleman on Abortion
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Republican (District 5):
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- CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
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Bobby Scott on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (VA-3):
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- Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jul 2014)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
- Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
- Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
- Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
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Abigail Spanberger on Abortion
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Democrat (District 7):
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- CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
- Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
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Jennifer Wexton on Abortion
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Democrat (District 10):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Women's access to reproductive and contraceptive services. (Sep 2018)
- CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
- CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
- Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
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Rob Wittman on Abortion
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (May 2013)
- Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Mar 2015)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Madeleine Albright on Abortion
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| Secretary of State 1997-2000:
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Creigh Deeds on Abortion
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Democrat Challenger (2009):
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- Backs abortion rights without parental consent. (Jul 2009)
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Ed Gillespie on Abortion
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- I never supported a Personhood amendment. (Jul 2014)
- Sell contraceptives over-the-counter to avoid Hobby Lobby. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes abortion. (Jan 2014)
- Promoting culture of life does not make me Taliban. (Sep 2006)
- Believes deeply in the sanctity of life. (Sep 2006)
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Jim Gilmore on Abortion
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- The only litmus test for Supreme Court is to follow the law. (Aug 2015)
- As governor, I stood for the sanctity of life. (Oct 2008)
- Abortion before 8 weeks not OK, but shouldn’t be prohibited. (May 2007)
- Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided; good day when repealed. (May 2007)
- Right to abortion in the first 8 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. (May 2007)
- Embryonic stem cell research experiments with people. (May 2007)
- Informed consent and 24-hour waiting period. (Jan 2001)
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Mark Warner on Abortion
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
Click here for 8 full quotes
OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
- Support Roe v. Wade, but respect differing views. (Oct 2008)
- Protect responsible Choice. (Nov 2001)
- Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2017)
- Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
- Rated Born-Alive Survivors bill tries to illegalize abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Pro-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Rob Wittman on Abortion
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
Click here for 12 full quotes
OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (May 2013)
- Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Mar 2015)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
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James Moran on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (VA-8):
Click here for 20 full quotes
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- Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
- Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
- Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
- Let military perform abortions in cases of rape or incest. (Jun 2011)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
- Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
- Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
- Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
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Frank Wolf on Abortion
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Republican Representative (VA-10):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
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Mark Earley on Abortion
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Republican 2000 Candidate:
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- Sponsored parental notification bill. (Nov 2000)
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John Hager on Abortion
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Virgil Goode on Abortion
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Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5):
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- Not a woman's right; remember the life of the child. (May 2012)
- Zero funding for Planned Parenthood. (Apr 2012)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- No federal funding of abortion, but no litmus test. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
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Charles Robb on Abortion
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
- Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
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Edward Schrock on Abortion
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Herb Bateman on Abortion
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
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Tom Bliley on Abortion
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
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Rick Boucher on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (VA-9):
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- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
- Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
- Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
- Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
- Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
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Jo Ann Davis on Abortion
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
- Supported funding contraception and UN family planning. (Jul 1999)
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Tom Davis on Abortion
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Republican Representative (VA-11):
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- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 10% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 82% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
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Tim Donner on Abortion
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- I am unequivocally pro-life. (Sep 2011)
- Protect the most innocent and defenseless among us. (Jul 2011)
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Thelma Drake on Abortion
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Republican Representative (VA-2):
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- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
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Jim Gilmore on Abortion
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- The only litmus test for Supreme Court is to follow the law. (Aug 2015)
- As governor, I stood for the sanctity of life. (Oct 2008)
- Abortion before 8 weeks not OK, but shouldn’t be prohibited. (May 2007)
- Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided; good day when repealed. (May 2007)
- Right to abortion in the first 8 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. (May 2007)
- Embryonic stem cell research experiments with people. (May 2007)
- Informed consent and 24-hour waiting period. (Jan 2001)
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Bob Marshall on Abortion
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Abortions result in higher health care costs for all. (May 2008)
- Adult stem cell therapy more effective than embryonic. (May 2008)
- Authored bill banning partial birth abortion. (May 2008)
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Harris Miller on Abortion
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Democratic challenger:
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- Parental notification when minor seeks abortion. (Feb 2006)
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Glenn Nye on Abortion
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Tom Perriello on Abortion
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 5):
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- Backs pro-choice groups. (Jan 2017)
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Owen Pickett on Abortion
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
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Jamie Radtke on Abortion
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Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Right to life is also the most important civil right. (Jul 2011)
- Oppose all Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Jul 2011)
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Norman Sisisky on Abortion
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
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John Warner on Abortion
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Republican Sr Senator (VA):
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- Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 21% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
- Rated 50% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
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James Webb on Abortion
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Democratic Sr Senator (Retired):
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- Supports Roe v. Wade and abortion rights. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
- Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
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George Allen on Abortion
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Define that life begins at conception, but contraception ok. (Dec 2011)
- For parental notification; against funding abortions. (Jul 2011)
- For adult stem-cell research; against embryonic research. (Jul 2011)
- Strongly opposes “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Nick Freitas on Abortion
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Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Fetal rights apply in born-alive abortions. (Feb 2020)
- Blames abortion industry for broken homes & criminal society. (Mar 2018)
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Bob Good on Abortion
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Scott Taylor on Abortion
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Republican (District 2):
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- Opposes taxpayer funding, but says women have choice. (Feb 2017)
- A pro-life Christian. (Nov 2016)
- Supports pro-life legislation. (Nov 2016)
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