House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

In a terse Dec. 18 statement, the House Speaker stated, “Congress will work with President-elect [Barack] Obama to reverse this rule.”

 

CA AG Jerry Brown

Jerry Brown asks California Supreme Court to void gay-marriage ban

The state attorney general, who had earlier vowed to defend Prop. 8, offers a novel legal theory for why it should be overturned. The action surprises some legal experts.

Reporting from San Francisco and Los Angeles -- California Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to invalidate the voter-approved ban on gay marriage, declaring that "the amendment process cannot be used to extinguish fundamental constitutional rights without compelling justification."

 

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)

Objects to President Bush's Regulations to Protect Doctors’ Conscience Rights

Sens. Hillary Clinton (N.Y.) and Murray (Wash.) introduced legislationthat would simply prevent HHS from implementing the new rule.

Senator Murray has accepted over $1 Million from abortion advocacy groups

Update: Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled a regulation that will protect healthcare workers from being forced to take actions that go against their conscience. The US Bishops applauded the new regulation stating, “The enforcement of federal laws to protect their freedom of conscience is long overdue.”

The incoming Obama administration cannot simply cancel the regulation because, once it is published Friday, it will have the force of law on Jan. 18. Obama’s HHS could issue a new regulation to repeal or replace the Bush rule but that process typically takes at least six months.(Hill)

Senator Murray and pro-abortion right friends Senator Hillary Clinton previously introduced legislation to halt the regulations, accusing President Bush of "again putting ideology first" in a "last-minute attempt to undermine women's health care.

The regulations will enforce existing federal law that requires taxpayer-funded medical institutions not to discriminate against medical personnel who conscientiously object to performing abortions or assisting "in the performance of any part of a health service program or research activity," including the distribution of abortifacient contraceptives. (LifeNews)

 

Schwarzenegger tells backers of gay marriage: Don't give up

The governor expresses hope that Proposition 8 would be overturned as protesters continued to march outside churches across California.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday expressed hope that the California Supreme Court would overturn Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that outlawed same-sex marriage. He also predicted that the 18,000 gay and lesbian couples who have already wed would not see their marriages nullified by the initiative.

"It's unfortunate, obviously, but it's not the end," Schwarzenegger said in an interview Sunday on CNN. "I think that we will again maybe undo that, if the court is willing to do that, and then move forward from there and again lead in that area." read more LATimes

 

Catholic Mighican Gov. Says Embryonic Stem Cell Research is "Pro-life"

Bishop immediately condemns statement

Catholic Governor Jennifer Granholm urged Michigan Democrats on Sunday to support Proposal 2, a ballot measure that would allow embryonic stem cell (ESC) researchers to destroy human embryos, and asserted that such a measure is in accord with the Catholic Church's pro-life teaching.

"As a Catholic, I can say to be pro-cure is to be pro-life," she said.

The governor issued the remark at a Grand Rapids Obama rally, part of a tour across the western half of the state.

Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing immediately criticized Granholm's statement for radically misrepresenting her Catholic faith.  "Of course, Catholics and all other responsible citizens will continue to seek cures for disease and injury," said the bishop.  "But to imply that Proposal 2 is a valid expression of Catholic principles is shocking. Nothing could be further from the truth." LifeSite

 

Colorado Gov. Ritter Will Oppose Ballot Vote on Abortion-Personhood Measure

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter announced on Tuesday that he will oppose the measure that will appear on the November ballot defining unborn children as persons under law. The measure could set off a debate over abortion and lead to banning abortions and other practices that destroy human life before birth.

Ritter says he opposes Amendment 48 and called it "bad policy, bad medicine and bad law."

The governor claims he is personally opposed to abortion but has upset pro-life advocates in the state by pushing for taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion business. read more LifeNews

 

 

Governor Ted Kulongoski
(D-OR)

Archbishop of Portland rebukes Catholic Oregon governor for hosting NARAL fundraiser

"For a Catholic governor to host an event of this sort seems a deliberate dissent from the teachings of the church" - Bishop Vlanzy

The Archbishop of Portland, Oregon John G. Vlazny is lamenting the fact that Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has become “a source of embarrassment for our church and a scandal for the Catholic community” by hosting of a “political gala” for NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon this coming Friday.

Labeling the Catholic governor’s appearance a seeming “deliberate dissent” from the teachings of the Church, Archbishop Vlazny is calling upon Catholics to contact the governor and extending them an invitation to an upcoming Respect Life Mass. read more CNA

 

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

In an attempt to soften Senator Obama's "above my pay grade" response in regards to when life begins, Speaker Pelosi misrepresents the teachings of the Church on abortion speaking on "Meet the Press."

Six bishops have since taken it on themselves to give her history and doctrine lesson.

Statement by Cardinal Egan Archbishop of New York : "In simplest terms, they are human beings with an inalienable right to live, a right that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is bound to defend at all costs for the most basic of ethical reasons" and people who think to the contrary "should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name."

Read: PELOSI MISFIRES AGAIN AT CATHOLIC CHURCH

 

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

According to LifeNews.com:

"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.

... Mary Kay Culp, the head of Kansas for Life, told LifeNews.com that Sebelius is targeting pro-life advocates in the legislature because they have tried to hold her accountable for abuses in the abortion industry."

 

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)

Campaigned as Pro-Life in 2006, the Senator voted last week to fund abortions overseas. read article He’s Not His Father’s Pro-life Democrat

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.

Michigan Governor Removes Stem Cell Research Petition From Website After Thomas More Law Center Lawsuit

 

Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT)

"There are people who have used religion and the Eucharist as a political weapon, and we as (pro-abortion) Catholics have to speak out to define ourselves."

 

Presidential Candidate Gov. Bill Richardson (NM)

Democrat Bill Richardson says that if he's elected president, he would reject any Supreme Court nominees who believe Roe versus Wade should be overturned.

 

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)

"Science is a gift of God to all of us, and science has taken us to a place that is biblical in its power to cure... And that is embryonic stem cell research"

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

Schwarzenegger: "I am a Catholic and a very dedicated Catholic, but" I support Research on Human Embryos

 

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

He stated, "I have resisted any effort to weaken a woman's right-to-choose". Richardson supports funding for embryonic stem cell research. New Mexico's Roman Catholic bishops have pressed Richardson to reconsider but he has not changed his stance.

 

2008 Presidential Candidate
Former Mayor Rudy Guiliani

While Mayor supported government funding of abortion, opposed a ban on the partial-birth abortion procedure and objected to parental notification before a minor could get an abortion.

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
Campaigned in 2006 as a pro-life candidate.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.