Posted on 07/28/2023 6:43:34 AM PDT by Morgana
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he will not sign a federal abortion ban to protect unborn babies even though he is “personally pro-life.”
A businessman and author, Ramaswamy has described himself as “unapologetically pro-life,” but his comments July 21 on the All-In Podcast conflict with the pro-life mission.
Although he believes “unborn life is life,” Ramaswamy said a limit or ban on killing unborn babies at the federal level would not be “principled” because abortion is an issue for the states.
“I would not support a federal abortion ban of any kind on principled ground,” he told the All-In Podcast. “Because to me, I am grounded in constitutional principles and I think there’s no legal basis for the federal government to legislate. The 10th Amendment says that part of the American experiment is that we have diversity across states, and I think this is a states issue.”
Ramaswamy said he is “open to persuasion” if a constitutional scholar convinces him otherwise, but right now, if elected president, he would not sign a law to limit or ban abortions. However, he did say the U.S. Supreme Court was correct to overturn Roe v. Wade, and states should be allowed to protect unborn babies’ lives.
“I’m personally a believer that unborn life is life,” he continued, before criticizing the pro-life movement for not doing enough to help families in need.
“I think the pro-life movement needs to walk the walk,” Ramaswamy said, emphasizing his commitment to supporting contraception, adoption, childcare, sexual responsibility and responsible fatherhood. If people on both sides of the debate can work together on these issues, he said abortion should not be “as divisive as we’ve made it out to be.”
This is not the first time Ramaswamy has opposed a federal ban on killing unborn babies in abortions. Earlier this month, he told Fox News that abortion “is an issue for the states,” and he does not believe the federal government should be involved.
His comments on abortion begin at 1:26:37 of the video below.
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Other candidates who have announced Republican presidential bids include former Presidential Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence, former North Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
The American people do not support abortions up to birth, paid for with their tax dollars, which is the position of President Joe Biden. Numerous polls show strong public opposition to taxpayer funding for elective abortions and strong public support for laws that limit abortions, especially after the first trimester.
The only federal abortion ban that would survive court challenges is a constitutional amendment and that’s not going to happen in our lifetimes.
Oops, Vivek just stepped in it.
Sure. Just like slavery was "an issue for the states"?
If slavery is wrong in Connecticut, then slavery is wrong in Georgia. How can abortion, the taking of a human life, be a "state issue"?
Vivek Ramaswamy has an ardent fan. Good for you but be prepared for disappointment.
You better PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF HIM SAYING THAT OR YOU WILL BE REPORTED FOR LYING!
According to the clear wording in the Constitution, Congress has the Constitutional duty and authority to make laws protecting the Constitutional right to life.
Tell me, sac (and all you Freepers making excuses for this guy), when does “Life” begin?
Vivek is a calculating, well-spoken fraud, in my opinion.
You are an amazing liar. Prove he said that. It would be all over the press, massively, if he had.
But you did support having the government have access to everyones medical records to track them during Covid...
This guy is a non starter, but not for his abortion stand.
State issue, according to the 10th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Exactly. Demanding a federal ban is as bad as the Feds demanding abortion rights
Unwad your panties Ann. Perhaps you should reduce your medication intake.
I suppose I should have commented "Vivek Ramaswamy (in translation) "There are too many white people.” Humor and sarcasm is often missed because there are a lot of dim bulbs on this forum.
Apologies.
He thinks Murder is not a federal issue and that the federal government is limited by the Constitution to certain enumerated powers.
On the other hand, if the out-of-control federal government regulates everything else and ignores the Constitution, then we can have common sense abortion control, federal abortion registry, waiting periods, mandated ultrasound, mandated anethesia for the victims, etc.
He is not from India. So he can’t be sent back to a place he is not from on the first place.
It’s called the 14th Amendment. Have you read it?
Let me guess, you have three cats an no children.
An Indian friend who went to McDonald’s with me said “ only Indian cows are sacred” as he ate his Big Mac
Yes, but there are still some who cannot or will not read past the headline.
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