Here's a look at the issue of Pro-choice / Pro-life and it's effect on Bill Ritter's candidacy, from today's Denver Post. From the article, "When it comes to abortion, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Ritter is walking a fine line.
"He is against abortion rights - except in instances of rape or incest or where the life of the mother is at stake. He has characterized himself as "pro-life" but has promised that his agenda does not include trying to change abortion laws. He believes that human life begins sometime soon after conception, but he supports emergency contraception.
"Not surprisingly, his nuanced stance against abortion has drawn fire from his own party. But he is also facing opposition from people with whom he would seem to have some common ground...
"National polls conducted in the past year indicate that the majority of Americans oppose outlawing abortion but do support restrictions on the practice.
"Although governors usually don't have much direct involvement in abortion legislation, a weakening or overturning of Roe vs. Wade could leave the issue up to the states to decide.
"If the Supreme Court overturns that key decision recognizing abortion rights, Ritter's campaign has said that he would prefer that any question about legalizing abortion in Colorado go directly to voters rather than through the legislative process, which would put the final decision on his desk."
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
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