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As of the last year I have found that there are a lot more pro-life liberals and democrats than I or anyone I know ever imagined previously.
Casey, for instance, is way ahead of Santorum in popularity, as was his pops.
If pro-life liberals turn out to be a nascent force in the Democratic party they could feasibly suck the life out of the GOP...
After all, the GOP is pro-death in every aspect except for abortion!
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/na...532574,print.story?coll=sfla-newsnation-front
NY Sen. Clinton defends contribution, dismisses GOP `anger' barb
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By BETH FOUHY
AP Political Writer
February 6, 2006, 5:05 PM EST
NEW YORK -- Responding to critics from both ends of the political spectrum, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday defended her contribution to a Democratic Senate candidate who opposes abortion and dismissed comments by a top Republican that she may be too angry to be elected president in 2008 as a diversion from the GOP's "failures and shortcomings."
At a news conference to discuss President Bush's new budget proposal, Clinton acknowledged she had contributed $10,000 last year from HillPAC, her political action committee, to Pennsylvania State Treasurer Bob Casey, a Democrat challenging Republican Sen. Rick Santorum. Casey, while running well ahead of Santorum in many state polls, has met fierce resistance from some women's organizations because of his anti-abortion stance.
Clinton, an abortion rights supporter who is widely expected to run for president in 2008, was unambiguous in her support for Casey, calling him a "real champion" on issues like health care for needy Americans.
"Regardless of what differences there may be among Democrats, the differences between Democrats and Republicans today could not be starker," Clinton said. "And if we can move toward a Democratic majority, we can prevent some of the ill-advised legislation and nominations we have to deal with from ever seeing the light of day."
But Kim Gandy, president of the National Organization for Women, noted that Casey recently announced he would have voted to confirm Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Clinton voted against Alito and supported a failed attempt to filibuster his nomination, saying he posed a risk to abortion rights, privacy rights and environmental standards.
"I do understand the desire of the Democrats to have a Democratic majority in the Senate, but I don't think that's a goal that should come at the cost of core Democratic values," Gandy said, adding that she was "very concerned" about Clinton's contribution to Casey.
Clinton also addressed comments made Sunday by Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman, who told an interviewer that Clinton "seems to have a lot of anger."
Mehlman noted remarks Clinton made on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when she said the Republican-led House was run like a plantation and called the Bush administration one of the worst in history.
"I don't think the American people, if you look historically, elect angry candidates," Mehlman told ABC's "This Week."
Clinton responded with a suggestion that Washington Republicans "worry about these devastating budget cuts, the confusion and bureaucratic nightmare in the prescription drug benefit."
"That's where they should be spending their time and energy," she said, "instead of trying to divert attention away from their many failures and shortcomings."
Copyright © 2006, The Associated Press
Casey, for instance, is way ahead of Santorum in popularity, as was his pops.
If pro-life liberals turn out to be a nascent force in the Democratic party they could feasibly suck the life out of the GOP...
After all, the GOP is pro-death in every aspect except for abortion!
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/na...532574,print.story?coll=sfla-newsnation-front
NY Sen. Clinton defends contribution, dismisses GOP `anger' barb
Visit the Miami International Boat Show Website!!
By BETH FOUHY
AP Political Writer
February 6, 2006, 5:05 PM EST
NEW YORK -- Responding to critics from both ends of the political spectrum, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday defended her contribution to a Democratic Senate candidate who opposes abortion and dismissed comments by a top Republican that she may be too angry to be elected president in 2008 as a diversion from the GOP's "failures and shortcomings."
At a news conference to discuss President Bush's new budget proposal, Clinton acknowledged she had contributed $10,000 last year from HillPAC, her political action committee, to Pennsylvania State Treasurer Bob Casey, a Democrat challenging Republican Sen. Rick Santorum. Casey, while running well ahead of Santorum in many state polls, has met fierce resistance from some women's organizations because of his anti-abortion stance.
Clinton, an abortion rights supporter who is widely expected to run for president in 2008, was unambiguous in her support for Casey, calling him a "real champion" on issues like health care for needy Americans.
"Regardless of what differences there may be among Democrats, the differences between Democrats and Republicans today could not be starker," Clinton said. "And if we can move toward a Democratic majority, we can prevent some of the ill-advised legislation and nominations we have to deal with from ever seeing the light of day."
But Kim Gandy, president of the National Organization for Women, noted that Casey recently announced he would have voted to confirm Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Clinton voted against Alito and supported a failed attempt to filibuster his nomination, saying he posed a risk to abortion rights, privacy rights and environmental standards.
"I do understand the desire of the Democrats to have a Democratic majority in the Senate, but I don't think that's a goal that should come at the cost of core Democratic values," Gandy said, adding that she was "very concerned" about Clinton's contribution to Casey.
Clinton also addressed comments made Sunday by Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman, who told an interviewer that Clinton "seems to have a lot of anger."
Mehlman noted remarks Clinton made on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when she said the Republican-led House was run like a plantation and called the Bush administration one of the worst in history.
"I don't think the American people, if you look historically, elect angry candidates," Mehlman told ABC's "This Week."
Clinton responded with a suggestion that Washington Republicans "worry about these devastating budget cuts, the confusion and bureaucratic nightmare in the prescription drug benefit."
"That's where they should be spending their time and energy," she said, "instead of trying to divert attention away from their many failures and shortcomings."
Copyright © 2006, The Associated Press
