Abortion has long been a controversial topic, evoking intense passion and vehemence for one side or the other in Americans all over the country.
Ever since the Roe v.
Wade decision in 1973 (in which the Supreme Court legalized abortion), the hot subject matter has found its place in the political forum, with top candidates during important elections informing the general public of their stance on the issue.
With Super Tuesday only a few days away and the 2008 presidential general election rapidly approaching, each candidate has had the opportunity to cite their positions regarding abortion.
With such a close race for a very important and influential presidential election, do you know where your favorite candidates stand? Barack Obama As a liberal democrat, Obama is a pro-abortion leader and is adamant about protecting a woman's right to choose.
In the past during his terms as an Illinois senator, Obama voted against a bill that would make minors notify their parents or guardians prior to receiving an out-of-state abortion.
Hillary Clinton Much like her primary opponent, Clinton is also very firm on a woman's right to choose and believes women will make the right choice for them.
However, she differs from Obama in stating that she would support parent notification for minor girls seeking an abortion.
She has gone on the record saying that the best way to reduce abortion is through education about teen pregnancy; she has voted for funding education and contraceptives (up to $100 million) for teenagers.
John McCain McCain is pro-life and has a very long anti-abortion record in his political career.
He opposes abortion on all counts, except for rare cases such as rape, incest, and in the event the mother's life is in danger.
He would support the repeal of Roe v.
Wade; however, he has gone on the record saying while he ultimately would support it, such a repeal is highly unlikely and not realistic.
Thus we must work to reduce abortion for elective cases.
In addition, he worked for a ban on partial birth abortions and does not support Medicaid funding for abortions.
Mitt Romney During his stint as Massachusetts governor, Romney tolerated abortion although he has always been personally pro-life.
He is now staunchly advocating his beliefs and claims his views on the issue have "evolved and deepened.
"He would certainly support a repeal on Roe v Wade and advocates adoption in cases of teen pregnancy as an abortion alternative.
Ever since the Roe v.
Wade decision in 1973 (in which the Supreme Court legalized abortion), the hot subject matter has found its place in the political forum, with top candidates during important elections informing the general public of their stance on the issue.
With Super Tuesday only a few days away and the 2008 presidential general election rapidly approaching, each candidate has had the opportunity to cite their positions regarding abortion.
With such a close race for a very important and influential presidential election, do you know where your favorite candidates stand? Barack Obama As a liberal democrat, Obama is a pro-abortion leader and is adamant about protecting a woman's right to choose.
In the past during his terms as an Illinois senator, Obama voted against a bill that would make minors notify their parents or guardians prior to receiving an out-of-state abortion.
Hillary Clinton Much like her primary opponent, Clinton is also very firm on a woman's right to choose and believes women will make the right choice for them.
However, she differs from Obama in stating that she would support parent notification for minor girls seeking an abortion.
She has gone on the record saying that the best way to reduce abortion is through education about teen pregnancy; she has voted for funding education and contraceptives (up to $100 million) for teenagers.
John McCain McCain is pro-life and has a very long anti-abortion record in his political career.
He opposes abortion on all counts, except for rare cases such as rape, incest, and in the event the mother's life is in danger.
He would support the repeal of Roe v.
Wade; however, he has gone on the record saying while he ultimately would support it, such a repeal is highly unlikely and not realistic.
Thus we must work to reduce abortion for elective cases.
In addition, he worked for a ban on partial birth abortions and does not support Medicaid funding for abortions.
Mitt Romney During his stint as Massachusetts governor, Romney tolerated abortion although he has always been personally pro-life.
He is now staunchly advocating his beliefs and claims his views on the issue have "evolved and deepened.
"He would certainly support a repeal on Roe v Wade and advocates adoption in cases of teen pregnancy as an abortion alternative.
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