Nikki Haley warns rivals about odds of federal abortion ban as candidates give their stance during Republican debateBy Josh Christenson, Ryan King and Victor Nava
August 23, 2023
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called herself “unapologetically pro-life,” but argued that the GOP should be “honest with the American people” about the realities of implementing a federal abortion ban during Wednesday’s Republican primary debate.
“It will take 60 Senate votes, it will take a majority of the House,” she said, suggesting it will be difficult, if not impossible, to pass such restrictions before arguing for finding areas of “consensus.”
“Can’t we all agree that we should ban late-term abortions?” she asked. “Can’t we all agree that we should encourage adoptions? Can’t we all agree that doctors and nurses who don’t believe in abortion shouldn’t have to perform them? Can’t we all agree that contraception should be available? And can’t we all agree that we are not going to put a woman in jail or give her the death penalty if she gets an abortion?”
Former VP Mike Pence, a staunch evangelical Christian, took issue with Haley’s lukewarm statement on the issue.
“To be honest with you, Nikki, you’re my friend, but consensus is the opposite of leadership,” said Pence, who has said a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy should be the “minimum nationwide standard.”
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https://nypost.com/2023/08/23/nikki-haley-warns-rivals-over-odds-of-federal-abortion-ban/