[Drew68]

Another good way to handle it is as follows. Just say two things, and nothing else:

Actually, Republicans need to STFU altogether about abortion. Abortion is to Republicans what gun control is to Democrats; a net vote loser. Pro-life accolades bring nobody new to the party. They only drive people away.

Candidates need to understand that Roe v. Wade is the Law of the Land (and is highly unlikely to get overturned) and this should be their answer. They can vote for pro-life initiatives once elected. Demanding an anti-abortion litmus test from every Republican running for office is a recipe for disaster. How many babies are Akin and Mourdock saving these days? Their idiocy drove away millions of female and moderate voters and gave the pro-abortion side two more Senators.

[BobL]

“Actually, Republicans need to STFU altogether about abortion. Abortion is to Republicans what gun control is to Democrats; a net vote loser. Pro-life accolades bring nobody new to the party. They only drive people away. “

I wouldn’t go that far...because I’m convinced that the issue has brought out millions of voters for Republicans (through the years) that otherwise would have stayed home.

But yes, short answers - maybe even give a pass on forcible rape (along with life of mother). But trying to drop it completely will leave the Republicans with a base to work from.

[Rides_A_Red_Horse]

Actually, Republicans need to STFU altogether about abortion. Abortion is to Republicans what gun control is to Democrats; a net vote loser. Pro-life accolades bring nobody new to the party. They only drive people away.

Candidates need to understand that Roe v. Wade is the Law of the Land (and is highly unlikely to get overturned) and this should be their answer.

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Some of us just can't accept infantcide.

As far as “law of the land” goes, technically the actions of the NAZIs in pre WWII Germany were perfectly legal. Many cooperated because it was the politically expedient thing to do.

Your comment helps me understand the mindset of those who cooperated with the NAZIs.

[chimera]

Yes, that is another possible strategy, the stealth approach. Don't make it a centerpiece of your campaign, but stick to your principles and when the issues come up for a vote (if they ever do, things like funding and health care policies), then vote the pro-life position. You're right that there is unlikely to be legislation introduced at the Federal level to address Roe v. Wade unless a Human Life Amendment is introduced again. But we have to have it reversed at the USSC and that means pro-life judges. Obama is likely going to make two or perhaps three appointments to the USSC this term and losing those two Senate seats will hurt us in that battle.

[patriotspride]

Actually, Republicans need to STFU altogether about abortion

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Agree.

Response should be “ its the law of the land” and that’s all I’ll comment on it.

If pressed on personal opinion answer

It’s not mine to decide.

When the voting population wants it to change I will represent their desire.

Stick to that, and don’t fall into the “ act of god” exceptions etc.....
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