At the Saddleback Civil Forum tonight, both candidates were asked about their views on abortion. Read their responses below and view a video of Barack Obama on abortion.
Obama on Abortion
During Rick Warren’s questioning of candidates John McCain and Barack Obama at the Saddleback Faith Forum, he asked each man the same questions. On the question of abortion he asked them at what point does a baby get human rights consideration. John McCain’s answer was direct and to the point. ‘At conception’, he said. He elaborated a little on his 25 year documented history as a pro-life advocate.
Barack Obama’s response was little more vague. He dodged the question and spoke at length about … not sure what it was about. It was mostly smoke and mirrors. You can see his response in the video above, courtesy of Gateway Pundit who got these videos up very quickly.
Right Pundits has an ongoing series of Barack Obama’s policies. Staff writer Cathryn Friar has written about Obama’s abortion policy. As you can see, his policies are far from what he wanted to elaborate on in the Saddleback Church in a forum that had to do with religious values and morals. In addition, you can see from his statements to a group of Planned Parenthood, that he really wasn’t giving straight answers at the Saddleback Church forum.
August 16th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Your filter makes no sense to me. I tried posting to the previous thread but something is triggering the filter that I havent’ yet figured out.
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August 16th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
At first I thought it was the name of a country in Africa, but apparently not. Oh well.
August 16th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Hi Beth, I see you’re up late, too.
Thanks for the linkies.
August 16th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Statistics show that when Republicans are in power, abortion rates increase. When Republicans are in power poverty rates also increase. Abortion and poverty are inextricably linked. If you don’t like abortion, vote for the candidate whose policies are more likely to bring working-class income standards back up to where they once were. If you want to reduce violence in the womb, vote for Obama because he is the candidate most likely make parenthood affordable again. A McCain presidency will mean more poverty and more abortions for the working class.
August 17th, 2008 at 9:57 am
I thought that Obama’s comments were great and I can tell you exactly what he said. Why don’t you put up McCain to click on too so we can compare?
August 17th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Ed, put them up on your blog and we’ll link to it.
Hilary Smith, you are lying. Statistics don’t show that at all.
August 17th, 2008 at 10:10 am
I clicked on your link about Obama’s abortion policy, and it is bull crap–all about the “live born” talking point, and nothing else.
August 17th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I could not believe the commentators with KDOC! Clearly, Obama, with his “dahh hummm” to Every Single Question, was not ready to answer any of Rick’s Straightforward questions on today’s issues! These idiot commentators on KDOC were obviously specially hand picked by a democratic manger over there. We purposely avoided CNN broadcasting to get a civil forum of equality in commenting! Shame on you KDOC.
We would have much rather heard the regular anchors’ comments, but would they still have jobs thereafter?
A+ to Rick Warren and Senator McCain for providing stimulating questions and DIRECT answers. I want a president that can answer the simple, yet tough, questions and not avoid every single question that is asked of him.
Vote McCain!
August 17th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
How old are Hilary? Do your research thorougly!
Obviously, you have no clue about Obama’s view yet???
GO TO:
http://www.youtube.com%252Fwatch%253Fv%253DVIdbYjmbFzo
Wise up before it’s too late…
August 17th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Oh Kathleen, you mean obama is a politician? I am shocked and surprised.
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:53 am
Obama Naked: Abortion Lies…
Obama has been caught in a series of lies about his stances on various issues. The most recent are his lies on his stance on abortion. He is rapidly falling from the lofty heights he’s so enjoyed. Read about it below and see videos of his various…
January 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
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