The statistics about abortions dropping during his term in New York City are unpersuasive, as there is no evidence that he did anything to actually effect them, other than the obvious side effects of him driving down the welfare roles would have also reduced the number of medicaid abortions.
He didn't ask the legislature to stop funding abortion. He didn't make any speeches decrying medicaid abortion spending. He didn't make a PSA asking women to stop having abortions. He DID say nice things about NARAL, and was considered a solid supporter of the pro-abortion movement.
But I'd be happy to see how he will not fund abortions with federal money, either through medicaid or foreign aid. I can't find that on his issues page on his web site, maybe it's an oversight?
I remember not too long ago how one of Rudy's strengths was that at least he stuck with his positions, even if they weren't popular with the conservatives.
I would like to see them as well. Those I gave you above are all I have been able to find so far.
The statistics about abortions dropping during his term in New York City are unpersuasive, as there is no evidence that he did anything to actually effect them, other than the obvious side effects of him driving down the welfare roles would have also reduced the number of medicaid abortions.
Do you distinguish between a welfare embryo and an independently wealthy embryo? Do you think a woman seeking an abortion is too ethical to use medicaid to fund it?
Your specific comment was regarding medicaid-funded abortion - you say he advocates funding abortion through medicaid, but the numbers don't back you up on that.