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Pro-Life Democrats think they’re making inroads in getting their party’s Chairman, Howard Dean, to establish an official relationship with Democrats for Life. Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) met with Dean and other Democrats about the recognition and said Dean is “is fully on board.” Ryan believes the chairman wants to make the party more inclusive and get away from being identified as the “pro-abortion party.” “We are really making some headway within the Party. We have a meeting this week with Nancy Pelosi, Senator Reid is obviously pro-life himself so this issue is making great strides.” Kristen Day with Democrats for...

Democratic Party rethinks take on abortion Democrats studying how to regain votes they lost over 'moral value' issues Sunday, March 6, 2005 By Mary M. Shaffrey JOURNAL WASHINGTON BUREAU WASHINGTON When it comes to the issue of abortion, the Democratic Party is at a crossroads. The majority of the party, including its chairman, its previous presidential nominees as far back as one can recall, and most grass-roots activists as well as national leaders are decidedly for abortion rights. They favor minimal restrictions on access to abortion. "We are a very pro-choice country," said Karen M. White, the national political director...

<p>WASHINGTON (Creators Syndicate) -- Do not think that the Bush White House is the only place in Washington with an outbreak of fibbing and self-serving deception.</p> <p>"We also recognize that members of our party have deeply held and sometimes differing views on issues of personal conscience like abortion and capital punishment. We view this diversity as a source of strength, not a sign of weakness, and we welcome into our ranks all Americans who may hold differing positions on these and other issues. Recognizing that tolerance is a virtue, we are committed to resolving our differences in a spirit of civility, hope and mutual respect."</p>