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Raphael Warnock on Abortion
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Pro-choice: focused on infant and maternal mortality
Warnock: I have a profound reverence for life and an abiding respect for choice. But those who are concerned about life, and I certainly am, ought to be focused on the incredibly high rates of infant mortality and maternal mortality in our
country when compared to other developed nations, that's something that government can work on and I've been working on it in my entire career.
Source: Senate Runoff: 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate debate
, Dec 6, 2020
A decision between a woman and her doctor
Q: Abortion--Keep legal or ban?Raphael Warnock: Legal. Supports "a woman's right to choose; a decision between her and her doctor." Opposes "all partisan attacks defunding healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood."
Kelly Loeffler: Ban. "Unapologetically pro-life." Has co-sponsored "four bills to protect the unborn." Called for investigating Planned Parenthood for receiving taxpayer funds under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Source: CampusElect on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
, Nov 3, 2020
Planned Parenthood endorsement: will fight new restrictions
Planned Parenthood Action Fund said it backs Warnock. Staci Fox, the head of Planned Parenthood's Atlanta-based chapter, called Warnock a "dedicated champion" who will fight new abortion restrictions in the U.S. Senate. "The people of Georgia are
done seeing the Trump administration and the current senators try to use every trick in the book to chip away at health care access and safety net programs, and are ready for a bold leader who will fight back against these harmful policies," she said.
Source: AJC on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate endorsements
, May 20, 2020
Longtime supporter of contraceptive access & abortion rights
Warnock, who worked as a sexual health educator before joining the clergy, has long been a vocal supporter of abortion rights. Dr. Ginger Davis Floyd, a former state health official, recalled his work in college seeking to reduce teenage pregnancy
and infant mortality. "From first-hand experience, I know he is a tremendous advocate for women's health, contraceptive access, and the pro-choice movement," she said.
Source: AJC on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate endorsements
, May 20, 2020
Supports Roe and a woman's right to choose
Warnock has fought to increase safe and affordable access to contraceptives and achieve reproductive justice. With Washington politicians still working to overturn Roe v. Wade and repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would allow insurance companies to
treat pregnancy as a pre-existing condition, Reverend Warnock recognizes that women's health care is under attack like never before. As a Senator, he will stand up for reproductive justice and a woman's right to choose.
Source: 2020 Georgia Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
, May 17, 2020
Warnock supports the Christian Coalition survey question on abortion funding
The Christian Coalition inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Public Funding of Abortions (Such as Govt. Health Benefits and Planned Parenthood)?'
Self-description by Christian Coalition of America: "These guides help give voters a clear understanding of where candidates stand on important pro-family issues" for all Senate and Presidential candidates.
Source: CC Survey 20CC-1B on Sep 10, 2020
Pro-choice, according to PVS survey.
Warnock supports the PVS survey question on abortion rights
Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?'
PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."
Source: PVS Survey 20PVS-1 on Sep 9, 2020
Page last updated: Dec 29, 2021