could you support a pro life candidate

[dembotoz]

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In wisconsin one of the possible people who might run against scott walker is apparently antichoice.

in the wisconsin forum it is currently under discussion
as much as i hate scott walker -- and i do hate him.

i do not think i could actually work on a campaign that is anti choice

a bridge too far so the say.

what do you folks think?

[PeaceNikki]

1. In a word: no.

I just hope we get a candidate with a snowball's chance in hell against Walker.

We have a VERY tough battle ahead of us in this recall and anyone here on DU who thinks otherwise is completely mistaken.

[GodlessBiker]

2. One of the people who may run against him is antichoice? What about the others?

[PeaceNikki]

6. There are currently no other *declared* candidates.

But there's currently no declared race yet either.

[GodlessBiker]

8. Patience, then.

[Jumping John]

3. Anti choice = anti constitutional rights as far as I am concerned

[Cleita]

4. Lesser of two evils?

I dunno. I don't think I could even if that person were liberal in other ways.

[RZM]

5. Seems like a no-brainer to me

Abortion is just one of a myriad of issues politicians deal with. You're going to get the same outcome on abortion issues no matter which candidate wins. But you won't get the same outcome on many other issues and that's the point, I think.

The district I was born and grew up in was represented by a pro-life Democrat for 24 years. He was quite popular and had strong bipartisan support in the district. He was pretty much untouchable and probably could have stayed in the seat until he died. He decided to leave the House in 2002 to take a job with the UN and was promptly replaced by a Republican who will likely stay in the seat as long as he wants (I predict he will eventually try for the Senate or governor's mansion).

The Democrat probably would have voted the same as the Republican does on abortion issues. But on everything else, not so much.

[kestrel91316]

7. No. I oppose anyone who seeks to deny women the right

of self-determination and privacy in their medical decisions.

[SaintPete]

9. Pro-life? Sure...Anti-choice? Not a fucking chance

I don't think the two are synonymous. I'm pro-life. I'm also pro-choice.

[BlueCaliDem]

10. I totally agree. Anti-choice people should not run for public office.

They can be anti-abortion privately, but when they try to force their anti-women views on me, that's where I draw the line.

I'm anti-abortion because in my world, there are enough contraceptives out there to not warrant an abortion for me. But that's a personal choice and I understand other women don't live in my world. I'm pro-choice for my fellow Americans. I want them to have the freedom to choose what works best for them.

[SaintPete]

25. That whats choice is all about

abti-abortion people don't really want to loose their right of choice. I support the individual's right to choose, even if I disagree with the choice.

[JTFrog]

23. Bingo.

Republicans and anti-choice folks are NOT Pro-life. They don't give a shit about "life" after birth.

[SaintPete]

24. Exactly

thanks for getting it

[Hepburn]

11. In a word...could I vote for that person?

Fuck-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[Bluenorthwest]

12. You mean anti-choice. And no way.

[shraby]

13. There would never be a cold enough day in hell for me to vote for an anti-choice candidate.

[tularetom]

14. Does this "pro-life" candidate support the death penalty?

Did they support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

If they do or did they can't call themselves pro life.

What they are is an Anti choice candidate. They are not "pro" anything.

[libodem]

15. I doubt it

Decisions should be between the woman and her doctor. It's not just poor little 14 year olds that seek abortions. Some times it's the 5th or 6th child of an older working mother. Women need the right to decide the path of their own life. Keep religion out of my political arena or we'll be back to tax your church. America could use the extra cash for those anchor babies.

[JohnnyRingo]

16. My congressman is Tim Ryan (D-OH)

He's the best we've had in my 40 year+ voting life, and as a devout Roman Catholic, he's pro-life. He doesn't do anything to promote the pro-life cause, but he doesn't run from his beliefs either.

I'll put Ryan's year in year out voting record up against nearly any congressman in the House.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Ryan_(politician)

[mitchtv]

17. that'll be the fuckin day

I support any anti choicer. answer is NO

[prairierose]

18. I have never voted for an anti-choice candidate...

and I never will. It demeans women and takes away their right to their own bodies.

[baldguy]

19. Are you talking "Pro-Life"? Or someone who actually supports life?

[sarge43]

20. I might consider it if

that someone was on record and voted against all involvement in agressive wars, against the death penalty, voted for increasing taxes for social programs such as pre and post natal care, food banks, education, including college, etc.

If this person wants women to put their lives on the line, minimum s/he should risk their political career. However, I'm not holding my breath.

[Gman]

21. If the candidate was right on all the other issues

I'd have no problem supporting him/her. None whatsoever. Anybody stuck on one issue has got it too good.

[Control-Z]

28. You're a guy, huh? -eom

[larkrake]

22. No, he'she does not respect women.

[He loved Big Brother]

26. No. It's a matter of life and death.

Even poor health care coverage may not kill me as quickly as inability to have a safe abortion if I need one.

[dembotoz]

27. i have since met this candidate

and she seems right on vitually every thing else

but i just can not wrap my arms around supporting her

just can't

[Control-Z]

29. No. I just couldn't.

Some issues have much greater consequences than others.

[Happyhippychick]

30. No. Pro choice isn't just one of a number of important criteria, it's the bellwether.

I see anyone who is against choice as against women and nothing will change my mind on that.

[birkiboy93]

33. Agreed.

I agree with that whole heartedly.

[fightforfreedom123]

31. I could not

I refuse.

That also means Ron Paul.

[birkiboy93]

32. No

No. Any candidate recieving my support, especially a male, better respect women. And being pro choice is part of that respect.

[dembotoz]

34. since i first posted this--lots has happened re reproductive rights

in all clarity i must say
what was i thinking

no fucking way would i support this person

thank you for your help