Pro-abortion ballot measures will go before voters in six Republican-leaning states this November. If passed, these measures would guarantee tax dollars for abortion, eliminate parental rights, eviscerate women's health protections, and, worst of all, make all-term abortion law.
These amendments were primarily written by the ACLU. Funding George Sorosthe abortion industry, far-left groups, etc.
Florida's public officials are setting an example of what state leaders must do to stop radical abortion ballot measures. Florida's proposed bill, known as Amendment 4, was recently discussed on the X. Attorney General Ashley Moody, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and State Treasurer Jimmy Patronis. Pledged Financial support to block Planned Parenthood's for-profit efforts. Six Florida Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Byron Donald, Congressman Neil Dunn, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Congressman Corey Mills, Senators Aaron Bean and Greg Stubbs — Babylon Bee CEO, who opposed the measure. Seth Dillon He appeared as a member of the advisory committee of a group opposed to the proposed amendment. Defend Pro-Life in FloridaHosting a fundraising event Palm BeachEven Ben Shapiro Tweeted Concerns.
The surge in opposition is in large part due to the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis. A ruling to allow Amendment 4, which is on the ballot, Gov. Has led A battle to raise funds and let voters know that this amendment guarantees abortion up to the moment of birth, guarantees taxpayer-funded abortions, and eliminates parental consent. “This amendment guarantees abortion up to the moment of birth, and it's written in a way that tries to manipulate it, but basically if you have a 'health care provider' that says you should have an abortion, you can have an abortion. You don't even need a doctor,” DeSantis said. X's video.
Besides Florida, there are five other Republican-leaning states that could put abortion on the ballot: Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, Arizona and Montana. Republicans in those states have not been as active in the fight as DeSantis and his colleagues in Florida, but they do have examples of Republican leadership.
Gubernatorial candidate Mike Kehoe made a strong statement He opposed the Missouri amendment, saying, “I'm going to do everything I can, even at the expense of my campaign, to let people know how bad this proposal is.” In Nebraska, Governor Jim Pilen made a statement Shortly after the Planned Abortion Act was announced, Senator Pete Ricketts, a leader in the movement to give his constituents the right to abortion, Alternatives The bill is meant to protect babies during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and many state lawmakers, including those in South Dakota, are sounding the alarm. Congressman John Hansen He is a leader of the group that opposes Amendment G and is a leader of state legislators and others. Taylor Lehfeldt and Will Mortenson Public hearings were held to highlight the extreme impact of this measure.
Some hold constitutional office, such as the Attorney General of Missouri. Andrew Bailey Montana Secretary of State Christy Jacobsen They did their job by withstanding pressure from the abortion lobby and complying with state requirements on ballot measures.
There are many more Republicans in those five states than I have listed here who are speaking out about the universal abortion amendment, but far too many are not. Outside of DeSantis, Florida executive branch officials, and Ricketts, no one is putting their all into fundraising efforts.
With less than two months until Election Day, we cannot afford to waste a moment.
Kelsey Pritchard is a mother of three who lives in South Dakota and is state communications director for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.
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