Pro-Life
Romney initially believes in the right of a woman to decide,
before changing his position and he now opposes abortions. “I am pro-life. I believe that abortion is the wrong choice
except in cases of incest, rape, and to save the life of the
mother.”
July 26, 2005, Boston Globe, Why I vetoed contraception bill
Federal ban on abortions
No. Romney favors state level legislation. “But while the nation remains so divided over abortion, I
believe that the states, through the democratic process, should
determine their own abortion laws and not have them dictated by
judicial mandate.”
July 26, 2005, Boston Globe, Why I vetoed contraception bill
Adoption
In favour.
Roe v. Wade
Favors a repeal “I'd like to see Roe v. Wade overturned and allow the states
and the elected representatives of the people, and the people
themselves, have the ability to put in place pro-life
legislation.”
5 June 2007, Republican Presidential Debate (Manchester, New
Hampshire)
Parental Consent
Agrees. "Furthermore, this legislation would make the morning-after
pill available to young girls without any restrictions on age...
this bill undermines the state's parental consent laws and
represents a departure from the public consensus that minor
children should not act without parental involvement in these
matters."
Romney explaining his decision to veto the Contraceptive Bill
July 26, 2005, Boston Globe
Planned Parenthood
Despite revelations that Romney attended a Planned Parenthood
fundraiser in 2004, Romney has been on record supporting moves
aimed at de-funding them. "Mitt Romney supports the Pence amendment," Eric
Fehrnstrom (Romey’s spokesman), 3 April 2011. The Pence
Amendment is sponsored by Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) aimed at
eliminating all Title X grants for Planned Parenthood.
Embryonic stem cell research
Not in favor. “Altered nuclear transfer creates embryo-like cells that can
be used for stem cell research ... I have a deep concern about
curing disease. I have a wife that has a serious disease that
could be affected by stem cell research and others. But I will
not create new embryos through cloning or through embryo farming,
because that will be creating life for the purpose of destroying
it.”
3 May 2007, GOP primary debate, Simi Valley California
Federal funding ban on abortions “Abortions will not be covered in the Pre-existing Condition
Insurance Plan except in the cases of rape or incest, or where
the life of the woman would be endangered.”
President Obama’s statement on the H.R. 3 No Taxpayer
Funding for Abortion Act on 14 July 2010, which codifies the
Hyde-Weldon conscience clause by prohibiting federal funding for
elective abortions and federal subsidies previously allowed by
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
Adoption
Supportive “committed to policies, initiatives, and programs that helps
prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant women and
mothers, encourage healthy relationships, and promote
adoption” President Obama, 23 January 2011”
Roe v. Wade
Supports “Today marks the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the
Supreme Court decision that protects women’s health and
reproductive freedom, and affirms a fundamental principle: that
government should not intrude on private family matters. I am
committed to protecting this constitutional right. I also remain
committed to policies, initiatives, and programs that help
prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant women and
mothers, encourage healthy relationships, and promote
adoption,”
White House Statement by President Barack Obama, 23 January
2011
Parental Notification
Disagree “As a parent, Obama believes that young women, if they
become pregnant, should talk to their parents before considering
an abortion. But he realizes not all girls can turn to their
mother or father in times of trouble, and in those instances, we
should want these girls to seek the advice of trusted
adults"
Responding to a questionnaire from RH Reality Check (October
2007)
Planned Parenthood “Thanks to all of you at Planned Parenthood for all the work
that you are doing for women all across the country and for
families all across the country”
The then Senator Obama speaking before a Planned Parenthood
Action Fund event in Washington on July 17 2007
Embryonic stem cell research
Supportive
President Obama signed the Executive Order Removing Barriers
To Responsible Scientific Research involving Human Stem Cells
on March 9, 2009
