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Josh Hawley on Abortion |
Josh Hawley (R): Ban. Called Roe v. Wade "one of the most unjust decisions" in U.S. judicial history.
Claire McCaskill (D): Legal. Supported bill to prevent abortion providers being singled out for medically unwarranted restrictions.
Q: Allow employers to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if disagree with it morally?
Josh Hawley (R): Yes. Was lawyer in Hobby Lobby case that gave businesses religious freedom rights to withhold this coverage.
Claire McCaskill (D): No. Says best way to reduce unintended pregnancies and abortions is by expanding access to birth control.
Q: Allow public funding of Planned Parenthood for non-abortion health services?
Josh Hawley (R): "No tax money of any kind."
Claire McCaskill (D): Yes. Taking away birth control will increase abortions.
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Public Funding of Abortions (Such as Govt. Health Benefits and Planned Parenthood)' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."
