Posted on 05/13/2007 1:13:20 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani says he feels "very, very passionate" about abortion and opposes picking Supreme Court nominees based on their view of the ruling that legalized abortion.
"My view is that there shouldn't be a litmus test on Roe against Wade," the former New York City mayor said. "I'm going to select strict constructionist judges. They're free to take a look at Roe against Wade, take a look at the limitations, but I believe I should leave it to them to decide that."
Giuliani repeatedly has defended his positions, which have been criticized as contradictory, on late-term abortion, public funding for abortions and the Roe v. Wade decision.
"I'm very, very passionate about the issue of abortion," he said. "I oppose it. That's a principle I've held forever, and I'll hold it forever. That's not going to change. But I also believe that in a society like ours, where people have very, very different consciences about this, it's best to respect each others' differences and allow for choice."
For GOP conservatives who could determine the outcome in the primaries, opposition to abortion has been a litmus test. Giuliani's support for abortion rights has drawn criticism from some in the party.
One president rival, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, has drawn complaints for his switch from supporting abortion rights to opposing the procedure. Another GOP rival, Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback, has said that an abortion-rights Republican would have trouble winning the nomination.
Giuliani's interview on "Fox New Sunday" was broadcast Sunday.
Reminds me of that old rock song:
“He ain’t heavaaaaaaaaaaaay
He’s my RINOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OH”
“Rooty Troll?” lol Not accurate, but, still, kind of funny :)
Thank you for your careful and thoughtful reply. I appreciate it. I suppose we could discuss and, possibly, debate the meaning, the application, and the intended beneficiaries of “core beliefs,” but, for now, if you will permit, I am content to agree with you that it is early and debates have just begun, and promising candidates may, yet, appear on the national horizon. :)
You’re welcome. If I could leave you with one parting thought — the best way to combat liberalism is not to become more liberal. If you can reflect and find that you are truly conservative, select and candidate and use your vote to advance conservatism.
Have you seen Giuliani’s record on the Constitution? He could be the most pro-life candidate in the race, and I still wouldn’t vote for him. He has no foreign policy experience, and zero understanding or respect for Constitutional limits on government.
“Hogwash?” LOL Far from it, my friend. :) You may be a conservative and I may be a conservative, but the GOP is what it is. As to “defeatist,” I suggest that you are the defeatist, forsaking any candidate but your own personal favorite, even if he/she is nothing but a cottage industry hotshot. I am not campaigning for Rudy (maybe there will be other candidates who are more attractive to us), but I am campaigning against the selfish mindset that says, ‘I am a conservative and it’s all about me! All about what I believe! And if I don’t get my way, it’s just too bad for the country!’ Presidential elections are about the country. We all have our personal beliefs (core beliefs), but, on election day, we have to decide what is the best course (or the least harmful course) for the country. It would be nice to see that kind of patriotism for a change, from both sides.
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