"Not So Catholic" Politicians
No one, least of all someone who exercises leadership in society, can rightfully claim to share fully and practically the Catholic faith and yet act publicly in a way contrary to that faith.
U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops in
“Living the Gospel of Life.”
Our Holy Father Pope John Paul II published a document, Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life (November 24, 2002), which clarifies for Catholic politicians their most serious responsibility for the defense of human life.
The following Catholic politicians publicly advocate for policies that are in direct conflict with the church's teachings.
NARAL backs Kerry in Senate race Catholic Senator John Kerry has staunchly supported abortion rights throughout his political career. His voting record has consistently received a 100 percent from NARAL. NARAL Pro-Choice America, the women's advocacy group dedicated to fighting for abortion rights, endorsed U.S. Sen. Sen. John Kerry (D-Boston)John Kerry's (D-Boston) reelection campaign Tuesday, bolstering the senator's abortion rights credentials. "Sen. Kerry is a visible and effective advocate for a woman's right to choose," said Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL. "His leadership is critical in such a closely divided Senate where choice-related votes are often won or lost by one vote." read more
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius "Very rarely does a sitting governor oppose fellow party members running for an election, but pro-abortion Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is doing just that. The potential Barack Obama running mate is attacking a pro-life Democrat and supporting his primary opponent because she disagrees with his abortion stance. Sebelius teamed up with Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley in a letter earlier this month endorsing the primary opponent challenging sitting state Sen. Mark Gilstrap, a pro-life Democrat.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco, who initiated the legal battle that resulted in the state’s decision to strike down its marriage laws, presided over the ceremony of a lesbian couple to champion what he sees as a victory for the cause of equality. Newsom, who describes himself as a Catholic, credits his activism to the "Catholic formation" he received at the Jesuit-run Santa Clara University in Northern California. CNA
CA Attorney General Jerry Brown Attorney General Jerry Brown urged the California Supreme Court to finalize its ruling on legalizing gay marriage immediately.
KS Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D-KS) Governor Sebelius vetoed an abortion measure when it came to her desk, saying in her veto message, “For years, the people of Kansas have asked their elected officials to move beyond legislative debates on issues like abortion.” An attempt to override the veto failed in the state Senate by two votes.
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Pro-Abortion Catholic Sen. Maria Cantwell endoses Hillary Clinton for president. Catholic Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) earlier endorsed her.
Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) Senator Mikulski has accepted over $64,000 from Emily's List. She campaigned for Hillary Clinton in Iowa this weekend. Senator Mikulski said "As President, she (Hillary) will protect a woman's right to choose..."
Governor Tim Kaine (D-VA) Governor Tim Kaine has chosen to eliminate $275,000 of funding for abstinence education programs in Virginia's public schools. Planned Parenthood of Virginia praised Kaine for his decision. read more
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich has stated that abortion should always be legal and Supreme Court nominees must agree to uphold Roe v. Wade. He voted against the Parental Notification bill and in favor of expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. Kucinich supports gay marriage.
Governor Arnold Schwarznegger (R-CA) Governor Schwarznegger signed 4 anti-family bills on Friday. Governor Blasted for Signing 'Sexual Indoctrination' Bills. read more
Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA)
Gov Arnold Schwarznegger(R-CA) He is asking for a new state Republican platform that removes any mention of abortion.
Attorney General Jerry Brown (CA) Has stated that the terms “marry” and “marriage” have no significance in the state’s constitution and can therefore be changed.
Granholm wants to lift Michigan's restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. She had a link on her state Web site that encouraged citizens to sign a petition asking the state Legislature to pass bills that would lift restrictions on such research. The Governor removed the petition after a lawsuit brought against her by the Thomas More Law center was filed.
Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT)
Presidential Candidate Gov. Bill Richardson (NM)
Massachusetts Speaker Salvatore DiMassi A Knights of Columbus member, Speaker DiMassi pressured lawmakers to vote against placing the Marriage Amendment on the 2008 ballot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Bishop on Nancy Pelosi: It's "Categorically Impossible" to be Catholic and Hold Abortion is "Just a Choice" "It is categorically impossible for the same person to state that he or she believes simultaneously both what the Catholic Church teaches and that abortion is just a choice," says Bishop Robert Vasa. 03/01/2007
California Gov Arnold Schwarznegger
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius Longtime defender of unrestricted abortion policy. Gov Sebelius vetoes an abortion reporting provision which passed in the house and senate.
Democrat Presidential Hopeful New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson
2008 Presidential Candidate
State Legislator Patty Berg (CA) Authored assisted suicide bill that passed in Judiciary Assembly Committee on its way to legalizing Euthanasia
Governor Bill Ritter (CO) Governor Signs Bill Mandating Catholic Hospitals Give Information on Abortion Drug
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Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) Senator Cantwell has accepted over $150,000 from Pro-Abortion groups and $20,00 from Gay/Lesbian advocacy groups. She consistently votes against pro-life legislation and voted against protecting traditional marriage.
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Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (GA) Congresswoman McKinney has received over $100,000 in funding from pro-abortion groups and $40,000 from gay/lesbian rights groups. She is seeking re-election in Georgia's 4th district.
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Claire McCaskill Another Pro-Abortion Catholic Politician: Missouri Senatorial candidate Claire McCaskill has received $195,000 from Emily's List and supports embryonic stem cell research.
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Senator Ted Kennedy (MA) Since 1997 Mr. Kennedy has voted against 41 pro-life bills. He has accepted over $160,000 from Pro-Abortion groups. |

Speaker of the House Representative Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi voted against every pro-life bill including the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban.She opposed eliminating the marriage penalty and permanently increasing the child tax credit.
Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD)
4th term Democrat from Maryland. Receives 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and NARAL. Since 1989 Senator Mikulski has received $118,123 from Emily's List.

Senator Patty Murray (WA)
Senator Murray has received over $467,000 from Pro-Abortion groups. With Senator Clinton, she put a "hold" on FDA nomination Crawford in order to move "Plan B" to over-the-counter availability.

Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
Senator Landrieu has accepted $281,146 from women's issue groups supporting abortion policy. She supports embryo killing stem cell research. She is a 2nd-term Democrat from Louisiana.

Senator Joe Biden (D-DE)
Senator Biden has received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and NARAL for supporting pro-abortion legislation. He does not support Parental Notification or a Marriage Amendment.

Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA)
A 4th-term Democrat from Iowa. Senator Harking has a 0% voting recordfrom National Right to Life. He has accepted over $80,000 in contributions from Pro-Abortion advocacy groups.

Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT)
A 2008 Presidential Candidate with a solid Pro-Abortion voting record. Senator Dodd did not support a partial birth abortion ban or parental notification.

Senator Dick Durbin (IL)
In 10 years the Senator has voted only once to support pro-life legislation. He has accepted over $60,000 from pro-abortion groups. View voting record



























