[NYer]

So now, several leading Republicans are referring to Bush as a Catholic President. Once again, where does that leave John Kerry?

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[Victoria Delsoul]

"Where does this leave John Kerry, a "Catholic" Senator who supports abortion on demand, opposes school choice, voted against the partial birth abortion ban, voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, and opposes a constitutional definition of marriage?

"Meanwhile, as President Bush signed the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, he mused that by this action "we reaffirm that the United States of America is building a culture of life."

"The culture of life is a central theme in the preaching of Pope John Paul II and is becoming a central theme of the Bush presidency.

"Bush has also banned American financial support to international groups which support abortion, signed the partial birth abortion ban, extended legal protection to babies who survive abortions, and increased funding for abstinence education and alternatives to abortion.

"So now, several leading Republicans are referring to Bush as a Catholic President. Once again, where does that leave John Kerry?"