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.