Just another abortion-rights candidate
Strayhorn answers abortion question (Janet Elliott, Chron.com)
After saying she supports more funds for family planning and embryonic stem cell research, Strayhorn was asked about abortion.
"I believe in the sanctity of life and I recognize that there are very, very difficult situations where heartbreaking decisions have to be made," she said.
She said those difficult situations definitely include pregnancies resulting from rape, incest and the life of the mother. OK, but what would she do if the Legislature passed a trigger law making abortion illegal in Texas should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
"I don't play what-if games," Strayhorn said. "I do not believe Roe v. Wade will be overturned."
She added that she believes in a "state's rights position," but didn't explain what that meant.
Chronicle Managing Editor John Wilburn then asked pointedly, "Do you believe individuals should be allowed to make those heart-breaking decisions without interference from government?"
And she answered, "Individuals and their doctors and their families must be the ones making those decisions."
The three lightweight challengers aren't going to get to Perry's right on abortion, but it's still a little surprising that veteran pol Strayhorn seems utterly incapable of giving a coherent answer (a problem that just killed her in the debate). It's also a little surprising that none of these challengers seems inclined to try to get to Perry's right on any issues. It's not like the Republican base is all that inspired by him. But where else would they go?
I'm with Mr. Booth on this one. It's an unexceptional group this time around.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 10/12/06 19:10 | Texas | Technorati
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