Joe Miller on Abortion

No federal funding for embryonic stem cell research

Q: Do you support federal funding for embryonic stem cell research?

A: No.

Source: Alaska Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test Sep 9, 2010

Unequivocally pro-life from moment of conception

I am unequivocally pro-life and life must be protected from the moment of conception to the time of natural death. ÿThe family is the foundation of a free society. Source: Campaign website, Joemiller.us, "Issues" Aug 24, 2010

No destruction of living human embryos for medical research

Issue: Mexico City Policy (Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding of Abortions Overseas):
Joe: Opposed repealing
Lisa: Voted in favor of repealing.

Issue: Destruction of Living Human Embryos for Medical Research
Joe: Opposes
Lisa: Voted in favor

Source: Campaign website, Joemiller.us, "Compare Joe vs. Lisa" Aug 24, 2010

Opposes both federal abortion funding & judicial activism.

Miller opposes the CC survey questions on abortion & strict interpretation

The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.

Public funding of abortions, (such as govt. health benefits and Planned Parenthood)
Appointing judges that will adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution [vs. accepting judicial activism]

Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q1 on Aug 11, 2010

Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research.

Miller supports the CC survey question on banning stem-cell research

The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research". [Supporting this statement means the candidate would ban such research; opposing it means the candidate would allow such research].

Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q1a on Aug 11, 2010

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