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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Abortion
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Ban abortion after 20 weeks when fetus feels pain. (Mar 2015)
- All life is precious, even when inconvenient. (Nov 2012)
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Jim Justice on Abortion
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Democratic governor:
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- Without any question whatsoever, I stand with the unborn. (Jan 2020)
- The Supreme Court ruled on abortion, and the law is the law. (Aug 2016)
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Ben Salango on Abortion
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| Democratic Governor Challenger:
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Stephen Noble Smith on Abortion
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Guarantee access to reproductive healthcare for women. (Jan 2020)
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Ron Stollings on Abortion
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- For access to birth control; against age requirements. (Mar 2019)
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Woody Thrasher on Abortion
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- I am a strong defender of the right to life. (Feb 2020)
- I'm a pro-life conservative. (Dec 2019)
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Abortion
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran):
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Senate:
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Don Blankenship on Abortion
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Unconscionable to take life of child for crimes of father. (May 2020)
- AdWatch: Positions himself as anti-abortion and pro-Trump. (Mar 2018)
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John Buckley on Abortion
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Protections of law apply to the unborn child. (Sep 2014)
- Pro-life Libertarian, because life begins at conception. (Aug 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Abortion
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES 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 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)
- Rated 30% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 55% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Supported funding contraception and UN family planning. (Jul 1999)
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Carte Goodwin on Abortion
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Abortion
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Life begins at conception. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes public funding of abortions. (Aug 2014)
- Supports parental notification. (Aug 2014)
- Supports 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)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
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Zane Lawhorn on Abortion
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Stop the murdering of innocent children. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Abortion
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Prohibit abortions after 20 weeks; prohibit public funding. (Oct 2018)
- Pro-life; pro-NRA; anti-EPA. (Jul 2010)
- CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
- CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Pat McGeehan on Abortion
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Support the Life at Conception Act; all life is precious. (Nov 2013)
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Patrick Morrisey on Abortion
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Overturn Roe v Wade; stop the pro-abortion agenda. (Oct 2018)
- Overturn Roe v. Wade. (Oct 2017)
- CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
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Richard Ojeda on Abortion
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Wholeheartedly support a woman's right to choose. (Oct 2019)
- Opposing abortion makes you pro-birth, not pro-life. (Nov 2018)
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John Raese on Abortion
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Republican Challenger:
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- Life begins at conception. (May 2006)
- Ban cloning - science should not play God. (May 2006)
- Embryonic stem cell research no; umbilical stem cells yes. (May 2006)
- Opposes both federal abortion funding & judicial activism. (Aug 2010)
- Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Abortion
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Pro-choice, including abortion alternatives. (May 2017)
- Pro-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Natalie Tennant on Abortion
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Endorsed by EMILY's list. (Jan 2013)
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Abortion
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Life begins at conception. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes public funding of abortions. (Aug 2014)
- Supports parental notification. (Aug 2014)
- Supports 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)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
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David McKinley on Abortion
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Republican (District 1):
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- I remain proudly Pro-life. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 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)
- 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. (Dec 2017)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
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Carol Miller on Abortion
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Republican (District 3):
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- Life begins at conception; never allow abortion. (Sep 2018)
- CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
- CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
- Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
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Alex Mooney on Abortion
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Fight to stop federal taxpayer funding of abortion. (Nov 2014)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (Jan 2017)
- 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)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Nick Rahall on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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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)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Feb 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Abortion
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Ban abortion after 20 weeks when fetus feels pain. (Mar 2015)
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Jeff Kessler on Abortion
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Prohibit abortions after 20 weeks. (Jun 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks when fetus feels pain. (Mar 2015)
- Stem cell research ok, but not embryonic research. (Nov 2008)
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Joe Manchin III on Abortion
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Prohibit abortions after 20 weeks; prohibit public funding. (Oct 2018)
- Pro-life; pro-NRA; anti-EPA. (Jul 2010)
- CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
- CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Abortion
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- Vetoed ban on abortion after 20 weeks. (Mar 2015)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Abortion
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES 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 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)
- Rated 30% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 55% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Supported funding contraception and UN family planning. (Jul 1999)
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Cecil Underwood on Abortion
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Abortion
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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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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Hiram Lewis on Abortion
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| Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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Rick Snuffer on Abortion
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- Protect the unborn. (Jan 2006)
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Jay Wolfe on Abortion
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- I am Pro-Life, from conception until natural death. (Jun 2008)
- No embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2008)
- Pro-life champion for the unborn. (Sep 2002)
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Robert Byrd on Abortion
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
- 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)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO 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 NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
- Rated 43% by NARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (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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John Rockefeller on Abortion
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- 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)
- Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES 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 NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
- Rated 93% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
- Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
- Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
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Bob Wise 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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Alan Mollohan on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (WV-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)
- 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)
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