Monday, November 19, 2007

Nov 19 - Abortion at Democratic Debate

The Democratic Debate in Las Vegas has live blogging. This is an excerpt from the debate where repondants discuss the issue of abortion.



Supreme Court | 9:57 p.m. Will you require your Supreme Court nominees to support abortion rights?

Mr. Kucinich says he would have a litmus test on abortion rights, but he would be a “healer” who would also advocate for things that reduce the need for abortions. The others don’t want to use the word abortion, saying instead that they support the right to privacy. Mrs. Clinton said her nominees would have to “share my view about privacy and I think that goes hand in hand.” Only when Mr. Blitzer prompted her did she say the answer is “yes.”

She also credits Mr. Biden for understanding the legal issues involved and how the government works. Mr. Obama says he would not appoint someone who doesn’t believe in the right to privacy.

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