I was not referring to state law prior to Roe v. Wade, I was referring to the attitude of a significant number of people on FR, who DO NOT believe in an exemption for the life of the mother. I have had that argument here before -- I will look to see if I can find the thread in which many said "no exceptions." As a member of several pro-life organizations, I find that kind of wing-nut thinking from some on this site, or anywhere else, impossible to take and ultimately harmful to the pro-life cause.
I think you’re talking about a small minority and it doesn’t significantly effect the debate. The question here is whether Republicans can stomach voting Pro-Choice. I can’t. Until Roe v. Wade is struck down specific state legislation is a moot point. If I live to see the day I will decide then whether to support or oppose specific legislation in my state.