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Over 100 Democratic Politicians Call for Platform Changes to Welcome Pro-Lifers
The National Catholic Register ^ | 8/15/20 | CNA

Posted on 08/15/2020 5:49:03 PM PDT by marshmallow

Among the signatories were Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, who signed a “heartbeat bill” into law earlier in 2019, and U.S. Senator Katrina Jackson, who authored the Louisiana law on abortion clinic admitting privileges that the Supreme Court struck down earlier this year.

WASHINGTON — More than 100 Democratic politicians have sent a letter to the party’s Platform Committee, calling for changes in the platform to accept pro-life Democrats and assure them that their view will be respected.

“In the U.S., pro-life Democrats have been a critical part of the coalition to expand voting rights, improve health care, and pass criminal justice reform,” the letter said. “These accomplishments would not have been possible if the Democratic Party had in place a litmus test on abortion.”

The letter voiced concern that the party’s leaders and official platform have moved to an extreme position on abortion in the last two decades, sending a message to Democrats that they do not belong in the party unless they oppose all limits on abortion.

This view fails to acknowledge that one in three Democrats are pro-life, the letter stressed, adding that as a party which prides itself on inclusivity and diversity, the Democrats must welcome and respect it’s 21 million pro-life members.

Dated August 14, the letter was signed by 105 elected Democratic politicians, both current and retired. Signatories include local officials and state legislators, as well as nine members of Congress and three governors.

Among the signatories were Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, who signed a “heartbeat bill” into law earlier in 2019, and U.S. Senator Katrina Jackson, who authored the Louisiana law on abortion clinic admitting privileges that the Supreme Court struck down earlier this year.

Another signatory was U.S. Senator Mike Gabbard of Hawaii, father of U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard, whose support for.......

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1 posted on 08/15/2020 5:49:03 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

“We hate you but you can vote for us”. This is a true test of tolerance which will only last as long as it serves the immediate goal.


2 posted on 08/15/2020 5:52:50 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: marshmallow

Too late....no credibility. Communism.


3 posted on 08/15/2020 5:55:10 PM PDT by lgjhn23 (Libs are a virus.....the DemoVirus!!)
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To: marshmallow

Complete deception. Anything that achieves their goals as a party.


4 posted on 08/15/2020 5:55:30 PM PDT by CatOwner
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To: marshmallow

Not gonna happen

And why would you think anyone would believe them

Or give any credence to prolifers goals?


5 posted on 08/15/2020 5:59:03 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: marshmallow

I love how they think their views would be “respected”.

Just how would that happen in the D&C party?


6 posted on 08/15/2020 6:00:35 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: marshmallow

Yawnnnnnn


7 posted on 08/15/2020 6:04:58 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda�Divide and conquer seems to be working.?)
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To: marshmallow

This is a desperate attempt for keeping the majority black vote. Most blacks are pro life. The poll numbers must really sux.


8 posted on 08/15/2020 6:06:28 PM PDT by Babsig
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To: marshmallow

Wow, smells of desperation, especially after pushing the boundaries of acceptable limits on abortion lately.

They must be seeing data indicatibg Trump’s gonna kick their azzes.


9 posted on 08/15/2020 6:07:29 PM PDT by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: marshmallow; All

PRO-life to hang out with the SUPEREVIL devil. Idiots don’t get it do they?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svWINSRhQU0


10 posted on 08/15/2020 6:17:45 PM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: marshmallow
Another signatory was U.S. Senator Mike Gabbard of Hawaii, father of U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard

Mike Gabbard is not a U.S. Senator, but a Hawaii Senator.

11 posted on 08/15/2020 6:21:01 PM PDT by aposiopetic
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U.S. Senator Katrina Jackson

Likewise, Katrina Jackson is not a U.S. Senator but a Louisiana Senator.

12 posted on 08/15/2020 6:22:15 PM PDT by aposiopetic
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Platform Changes to Welcome Pro-Lifers

The party has no principle at all. They just blow with the wind. They have defined pro-life as hate speech. So they now admit hate speech. Well, at least they are consistent since about all that these Marxists generate is hate-speech.

And ok, so they welcome pro-lifers, but are they actually going to ban federal funding for abortions?

No!? Well. QED. They are liars.

But we knew that and they did not need to demonstrate it again.

13 posted on 08/15/2020 6:22:36 PM PDT by AndyJackson
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Party Platform 87 days to election doesn’t move my feelings one planck unit. Total BS if they even try.


14 posted on 08/15/2020 6:25:22 PM PDT by Bayard
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To: marshmallow

Anybody who advocates for abortion and then apposes the death penalty is a complete hypocrite.


15 posted on 08/15/2020 6:30:03 PM PDT by jerod (Nazi's were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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16 posted on 08/15/2020 6:33:45 PM PDT by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding")
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...assure them [pro-life Democrats] that their view will be respected.

What are they going to do? Not kill babies on Mondays?

How the HELL do you reconcile KILLING BABIES with PRECIOUS INNOCENT LIFE? There is no middle ground with these evil bastards. None.

17 posted on 08/15/2020 6:36:43 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom ("And oft conducted by historic truth, We tread the long extent of backward time.")
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To: marshmallow

Of course I’ll love you in the morning, what was your name again?

No need for a rubber, I had a vasectomy

I won’t *** in your mouth

For Pete’s sake, the party has been pushing abortion up until the head is crowning. Democrat prosecutors have charged, prosecuted and convicted pro life people of crimes for recording Planned Parenthood staffers admitting that they....commit crimes. Any pro lifer who falls for this is a moron. And the pro infanticide Democrats don’t care if it’s in the platform because they know it’s a bald faced lie.


18 posted on 08/15/2020 6:37:18 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there..)
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To: marshmallow

They know they are in trouble.


19 posted on 08/15/2020 6:52:53 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: marshmallow

Typical Demonrats. They pretend to be pious to get votes. Then they continue on with their inherent evil as soon as elected.


20 posted on 08/15/2020 6:53:36 PM PDT by Reddy ( B.O. stinks)
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