Sanders vows pro-Roe litmus tests, ‘significant’ expansion of Planned Parenthood funding

[redleghunter]

Sanders vows pro-Roe litmus tests, ‘significant’ expansion of Planned Parenthood funding

“Is there a litmus test for those of us up here? For me there is,” he said. “I will never nominate any person to the Supreme Court or the federal courts in general who is not 100 percent pro-Roe v. Wade. Number two, we have got to codify Roe v. Wade into legislation. Number three, we have to significantly expand funding for Planned Parenthood.”

Sanders also declared that “being pro-choice is an absolutely essential part of being a Democrat.”

The answer came as little surprise to those familiar with Sanders’ record. His uncompromising abortion platform includes judges that would not only uphold but expand Roe v. Wade, directing the U.S. Department of Justice to “go after those states” that restrict abortion “in every way that I legally can,” support for overseas abortion funding as part of fighting climate change, voting against medical care for newborns who survive abortions, and refusing to answer whether abortion is ever wrong.

More at the link: Sanders vows pro-Roe litmus tests, ‘significant’ expansion of Planned Parenthood funding

 

[JohnAshton]

This is up to every woman.

 

[redleghunter]

This is up to every woman.

To vote for Bernie?

 

[JohnAshton]

If they so wish.

 

[redleghunter]

If they so wish.

Are you answering the poll question?

 

[JohnAshton]

No, I am not answering the poll question because the answers are flawed.

 

[redleghunter]

No, I am not answering the poll question because the answers are flawed.

Ok. Your answer is voting for Bernie an avowed abortion on demand candidate is up to women?

 

[Archivist]

It is sad that we have reached the point where a person's opinion regarding a single issue will prevent him or her from reaching the bench. Judges should be appointed based on their qualifications and competency to hold the office, not on their attitude regarding Roe v. Wade.

Should Bernie only appoint pro-choice judges? Of course not. Should the current president (who hopefully will be out of office by this time next year) only appoint pro-life judges? Of course not.

 

[Michie]

'A disturbing time in America': Pro-life Dems respond to Sanders

 

[redleghunter]

Judges should be appointed based on their qualifications and competency to hold the office, not on their attitude regarding Roe v. Wade.

Why do you think it has come to this?

 

[ArmenianJohn]

Why do you think it has come to this?

Right-wing people show a distinct lack of concern for the lives of the living, why are they surprised when people show a lack of concern for the lives of the unborn?

 

[redleghunter]

Right-wing people show a distinct lack of concern for the lives of the living, why are they surprised when people show a lack of concern for the lives of the unborn?

Although the question was not for you, could you please answer the question within the context of what I quoted? Thank you in advance.

 

[redleghunter]

'A disturbing time in America': Pro-life Dems respond to Sanders

It was the proper response. I guess the question is will they vote for Bernie Sanders if he is the Democratic presidential nominee?

 

[redleghunter]

Just a reminder there is a poll up for this thread.

 

[redleghunter]

If they so wish.

Well that is part of the poll question:


Should Christians in good conscience vote for Bernie based on his stance on abortion?

 

[JohnAshton]

No Christian can vote in good conscience for Trump.

Bernie will not take any right from Christians.

 

[redleghunter]

No Christian can vote in good conscience for Trump.

Bernie will not take any right from Christians.

Trump is not the subject of this thread. Would you like to address the question posed in the poll?

 

[GACfan]

Trump is not the subject of this thread. Would you like to address the question posed in the poll?

If Trump isn't part of the subject in this thread, then why is there an inflammatory reference to him in the poll? Did you honestly think people who support Sanders would choose that option? It's obvious that the poll was intentionally set up to be one-sided. "Bad Orange Man" isn't a fair option to choose.

 

[GACfan]

The "Should Christians in good conscience vote for Bernie based on his stance on abortion?" poll with one of the choices being "Yes, because Bernie is not Bad Orange Man," is blatantly unfair and slanted.

 

[JohnAshton]

Trump is not the subject of this thread. Would you like to address the question posed in the poll?

I have given a good answer for Christians, which meets the needs of the OP. End of discussion.