obama's been talking out of both sides of his face. Which one is he today? Is he the one of the left? Or is he the one on the right?
Posted on 07/03/2008 10:00:58 PM PDT by freespirited
Pro-abortion presidential candidate Barack Obama is again weighing in on the abortion issue and says that the normal “mental distress” that accompanies a pregnancy is no reason for women to have late-term abortions. The position seemingly makes him side with pro-life advocates, but Obama has opposed a ban on late-term abortions.
Though he has repeatedly indicated he disagrees with the partial-birth abortion ban and the Supreme Court’s finding the bill constitutional, Obama said Thursday that "mental distress" should not qualify as a health exception for late term-abortions.
In an interview this week with "Relevant," a Christian magazine, Obama said prohibitions on late-term abortions must contain "a strict, well defined exception for the health of the mother."
"Now, I don't think that 'mental distress' qualifies as the health of the mother. I think it has to be a serious physical issue that arises in pregnancy, where there are real, significant problems to the mother carrying that child to term,” he added.
David O’Steen, the director of the National Right to Life Committee, told the Associated Press that Obama can’t be believed and that his actions don’t line up with his words.
He said Obama’s comments "are either quite disingenuous or they reflect that Obama does not know what he is talking about."
"You cannot believe that abortion should not be allowed for mental health reasons and support Roe v Wade," O'Steen said.
Obama also defended is votes in the Illinois legislature against a bill that would stop infanticide and protect newborn babies who survived botched abortion procedures or are purposely allowed to be born knowing they will die. The bill would make sure the get appropriate medical care.
"There was a bill that came up in Illinois that was called the 'Born Alive' bill that purported to require life-saving treatment to such infants. And I did vote against that bill," Obama said.
"The reason was that there was already a law in place in Illinois that said that you always have to supply life-saving treatment to any infant under any circumstances, and this bill actually was designed to overturn Roe v. Wade, so I didn't think it was going to pass constitutional muster,” he claimed.
Mental health has been the excuse used by late-term abortion practitioners such as George Tiller in Kansas to justify when such abortions can be done.
It is frequently cited in late-term abortion laws and opposed by pro-life advocates who consider it a gigantic loophole essentially allowing all late-term abortions to remain legal.
Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor expanded on the presidential candidate’s comments in an interview with the Associated Press.
"Senator Obama has consistently maintained that laws restricting abortions must contain exceptions for the health and life of the mother," he said. "Obviously, as he stated in the interview, he has consistently believed those exceptions should be clear and limited enough to ensure that they don't undermine the prohibition on late-term abortions."
The leading-abortion group NARAL released a statement saying Obama has been a consistent backer of unlimited abortions.
"Sen. Obama has consistently said he supports the tenets set forth by Roe, and has made strong statements against President Bush's Federal Abortion Ban, which does not have an exception to protect a woman's health," the group said.
His flip flops in the last 10 days:
1. campaign financing
2. no time table for troops to leave Iraq
3. favors death penalty
4. favors gun rights and opposed to the DC ban
5. he’s now a Zionist
6. opposed to late term abortions
What have I forgotten? Where is the press outcry?
I forgot - a corporate tax cut
Anything to get any vote.
He knows the Executive Branch is the prize. He will say and do anything to get elected. His base is numb and our base is not going to stop him. It’s a match made in hell.
I think he just stepped in it.
Just another say anything political hypocrit.
This is getting damn ridiculous!
This muzzie will say ANYTHING to get his sorry a$$ into the White House- and the MSM won’t call him on it!
Has the world gone insane?
How’s the view from under the bus, NARAL?
Obama is making a mistake strategically by not only this stand but his recent call to increase the size of the military and back off on Iraq withdrawal. If he keeps this up, Nader’s vote will double.
He wants to win all 57 states, baby ! HIII-YOOOOOOOOOO !
pandering politician ping
The Bible refers to children as a reward from God above.
Obama is evil and hatred personified, and his LIES and other deceptions will never fool me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbZJYWjkAPo
obama's been talking out of both sides of his face. Which one is he today? Is he the one of the left? Or is he the one on the right?
No matter how much I detest John “Amnesty” McCain, Obama’s support of infanticide for abortion survivors while claiming he is a Christian is the perfect example of pure evil masquerading as good and is the main reason why I will vote for McCain come November.
Surprise surprise, presidential candidate lies to appeal to Christians and underestimates the intelligence of the American people who have only to look at his voting record to figure out where he really stands on this.
The sad part is, I’m sure there are people who will believe it.
Same sex marriage. He was for State’s rights to determine this and now he’s not.
I will never be fooled by his lies and deceptions.
I know that Obama will murder the unborn because his gaffe revealed his true contempt for them.
Obama's statement is the polar opposite of what God has planned for the unborn.
PS... Reverend Manning is right about Obama. Have you ever read or heard his statements?
Isn't that true of all politicians?
I'd guess that most voting Democrats don't find themselves in a quandary as to who will get their vote. Most Clinton supporters now back Obama. Just so they're liberal...that's all that matters.
Conservative Republicans have more honesty, discretion and intelligence. If they don't agree with their candidate's positions, they say so, loud and clear.
Can I get a 30 yr fixed rate mortgage on that? I'm looking at around 7 or 8%. Oh, and if you'd let me know how bad property taxes are going to be that would be great. Thanks.
Will The REAL OBAMA please stand up?
These aren’t the abortion procedures Obama used to know.
The fact remains: Obama believes that a woman has “the right to kill” not just another human being.... but the most defenseless of human beings. It simply defies logic.
CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN... NOT!
I have over the last month or so repeatedly posted saying basically the same thing. Stop underestimating just how good a politician this guy has become. He is coming hard to try and neutralize the faith based vote. Several months ago I predicted he would come with an abortion challenge that would garner some support from evangelicals and Catholics. My guess is he is going to try and entrench a woman’s right to choose and at the same time become open to the notion of funding for faith based initiatives as a means of encouraging adoption and other means as an alternative to abortion.
If you keep attacking this guy on the fluff issues such as birth certificate or his wife’s patriotism you fail to take him on in the only place it matters. He is vulnerable on the policy issues. We need to talk about national security, financial security, free trade, the real substance.
BWAHAAAAAAAAAAA.
No sh!t Sherlock! I Love it!
I very much agree with your post. Obama’s positions and changing positions on issues of substance provide PLENTY of ammunition to shoot his candidacy down (gun metaphor intended).
Nope. The liberals know this is about as sincere as his claim to be a Christian.
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