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Kilgore pressed on abortion
Democrats ask if he backs outlawing it; he dismisses question
by Jeffy Schapiro
Democrats yesterday pressed Jerry W. Kilgore to say whether he favors outlawing abortion, but the Republican nominee for governor remained silent, dismissing the question as speculative.
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I emailed three people on Kilgore's campaign staff last night. I rec'd this reply today:
Sir - I direct you to the following quote from the Richmond Times Dispatch today. I don't think it could be any clearer Mr. Kilgore's position. Thanks for your email.
RTD:
Asked if Kilgore supports overturning the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, Martin replied that his candidate is "pro-life" and would allow abortion in cases of rape or incest or to protect the life of a woman.
"I would say that Jerry is for a culture of life," Martin said. "He has always been and always will be."
Joseph R. Carico
Senior Advisor
Virginians for Jerry Kilgore
P.O. Box 17098
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 249-9486
(804) 421-9968 (fax)
(804) 640-3632 (cell)
joey@jerrykilgore.com
-----Original Message-----
From: [name deleted]
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 9:35 PM
To: ken@jerrykilgore.com; cnolen@jerrykilgore.com; joey@jerrykilgore.com
Subject: Kilgore/abortion
Sirs,
At the recent debate Mr. Kilgore had with Kaine it is being reported that the former shied away from answering a question on abortion.
That being, if there were a future SCOTUS ruling making it possible for states to enact more encompassing pro-life laws would Jerry Kilgore pursue this if he was our Governor?
I don't see what would be so difficult about giving a 'yes' or 'no' reply to this, do you?
Thank you,
[name & address deleted]
STATEMENT OF RPV CHAIRMAN KATE OBENSHAIN GRIFFIN Regarding the Nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court
RICHMOND Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Kate Obenshain Griffin issued the following statement today on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court:
"President Bush has delivered on his promise to nominate a strict constructionist to the Supreme Court. Judge John Roberts has a distinguished reputation as a fair minded jurist who will interpret the law, not make it. The President has demonstrated an unprecedented level of consultation with Senators from both parties. The American people now deserve a dignified confirmation process characterized by fair treatment, a fair hearing and a fair vote."
RPV email.