That she opposes late-term abortion and supports parental notification is good, but such talk is really meaningless unless she would be willing to back it up by nominating conservative judges.
Its sad to see her parrot leftwing rhetoric like, "she said she would not want the government "forcing its views" on abortion."
That is exactly what the Sup Court did with Roe. Before that it was decided at the state level, and thus had a good chance of reflecting the dominant values of the people of each state, but with Roe, the views of a very elite section of the government was forced on the entire nation.
I think all of the GOP cheerleading for Rice may come back to bit them in the ass. By propping her up now, it will give the media and Dems ammo by which to attack the GOP when the base realizes that she is (most likely) out of touch with them on social and cultural issues. Then the common refrain will be that when it comes down to it, the evil GOP just can't bring itself to nominate a black candidate, especially a black woman! That such would be the case because of the same liberal social views which make a white guy like Giuliani unattractive also, (and which makes moderate Democrats unacceptable to their base) would not be pointed out.
I don't get it. You just read what she said, but didn't understand it. Implicit in what she said is a rejection of Roe. Roe was interference in the rights of the states. She appears to reject that. That's not leftwing rhetoric, at all. Roe did what she disapproves of!
Whatsa problem?
Be Seeing You,
Chris
Condi's statement indicates that she is
Opposed to Roe v. Wade
Against federal funding
Against Partial Birth
In Favor of Parental Notification
and
Very clear that abortion is not something you want your daughter or friend to go through.
She is clearly in favor of states rights in the matter and giving consideration to women that are victims of rape and incest. Her judges would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Don't get caught up in the battle of a constitutional amendment, that will never pass, and lose the war. An abortion on demand candidate is not the answer your looking for.