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John McCain shares a 81% similarity with your beliefs on Abortion and Birth Control
I strongly oppose keeping abortion legal
"I am pro-life because of my belief in the dignity of human life."
On "Meet the Press," McCain said he had come to the conclusion that the exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother are legitimate exceptions to an outright ban on abortions. "I don't claim to be a theologian, but I have my moral beliefs." If Roe v. Wade is overturned and abortion outlawed, McCain said he believes doctors who performed abortions would be prosecuted. "But I would not prosecute a woman" who obtained an abortion.
Boston Globe, p. A9 Jan 31, 2000
I strongly oppose the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973
"I'd love to see a point where it is irrelevant, and could be repealed because abortion is no longer necessary. But certainly in the short term, or even the long term, I would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade, which would then force X number of women in America to [undergo] illegal and dangerous operations."
"We all know, and it's obvious, that if we repeal Roe v. Wade tomorrow, thousands of young American women would be performing illegal and dangerous operations."
McCain said he thought Roe v. Wade should be overturned and said he would support exceptions to a ban on abortion in cases of rape, incest, and when the mother's life is in danger.
Boston Globe, p. A11 Jan 22, 2000
"I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned."
I am neutral on emergency contraception
Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education and contraceptives. Vote to adopt an amendment to the Senate's 2006 Fiscal Year Budget that allocates $100 million for the prevention of unintended pregnancies.
Appropriation to expand access to preventive health care services; Bill S.Amdt. 244 to S Con Res 18 ; vote number 2005-75 on Mar 17, 2005
Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain's campaign officials boast he has "consistently voted against taxpayer-funded contraception programs."
I strongly support restrictions on medical procedures used during late term abortions
On a decision by the Supreme Court to uphold a ban on "partial birth" abortions: "Today's Supreme Court ruling is a victory for those who cherish the sanctity of life and integrity of the judiciary. The ruling ensures that an unacceptable and unjustifiable practice will not be carried out on our innocent children...as we move forward, it is critically important that our party continues to stand on the side of life."
"I would do everything in my power to ban that horrible procedure...of partial-birth abortion."
In a letter to the National Right to Life Committee, McCain detailed a long anti-abortion record, including his sponsorship of the effort to overturn President Clinton's veto of a bill banning late-term procedures called "partial birth" abortions. He also has opposed public financing of abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or a threat to the mother's life.
Associated Press Aug 24, 1999, by Ron Fournier
Voted for a ban on partial-birth abortions