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|Republican
|Republican
|Supreme Court Justice
|Supreme Court Justice
|As a lawyer in the administration of President [[George H.W. Bush]], he helped write a Supreme Court brief that said, “We continue to believe that Roe (v. Wade) was wrongly decided and should be overruled.”<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/Court/John_Roberts_Abortion.htm Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided. ''The Associated Press'', Retrieved Jul 19, 2005]</ref>
|As a lawyer in the administration of President [[George H.W. Bush]], he helped write a Supreme Court brief that said, “We continue to believe that ''Roe'' (''v. Wade'') was wrongly decided and should be overruled.”<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/Court/John_Roberts_Abortion.htm Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided. ''The Associated Press'', Retrieved Jul 19, 2005]</ref>
|[[George W. Bush]] nominated Roberts for Supreme Court, and in 2003 Senate confirmation hearings, the latter's position flipped to arguing that the Supreme Court was clear on the matter, and he could uphold it: “Roe v. Wade is the settled law of the land.” In 2020, Roberts would side with liberal justices to ensure abortion remains available in Louisiana case June Medical Services LLC v. Russo.<ref>Multiple references:
|[[George W. Bush]] nominated Roberts for Supreme Court, and in 2003 Senate confirmation hearings, the latter's position flipped to arguing that the Supreme Court was clear on the matter, and he could uphold it: “''Roe v. Wade'' is the settled law of the land.” In 2020, Roberts would side with liberal justices to ensure abortion remains available in Louisiana case June Medical Services LLC v. Russo.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/29/supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-clinic-law/# Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/29/supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-clinic-law/# Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law]
*[https://thehill.com/regulation/504994-supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-restrictions Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion restrictions]
*[https://thehill.com/regulation/504994-supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-restrictions Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion restrictions]
|U.S. Senator (WV)
|U.S. Senator (WV)
|Says that he is pro-life.
|Says that he is pro-life.
|On March 30, 2017, Manchin voted against eliminating an Obama-era regulation that would have prohibited states from blocking Planned Parenthood funds.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (March 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/30/senate-passes-bill-let-states-strip-funding-pp/ Senate passes bill to let states strip funding from Planned Parenthood]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> In April 2017, he endorsed [[Planned Parenthood]], which funds abortions, the legalized murder of the [[unborn]], by holding up a sign with a Planned Parenthood official stating "I stand with Planned Parenthood."<ref>Berry, Susan (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/pro-life-sen-joe-manchin-poses-support-planned-parenthood/ ‘Pro-Life’ Sen. Joe Manchin Poses in Support of Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Swan, Jonathan (May 8, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/joe-manchins-tightrope-on-planned-parenthood-2398587475.html Joe Manchin's tightrope on Planned Parenthood]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ertelt, Steve (April 24, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/04/24/pro-life-democrat-senator-joe-manchin-caught-holding-i-stand-with-planned-parenthood-sign/ “Pro-Life” Democrat Senator Joe Manchin Caught Holding “I Stand With Planned Parenthood” Sign]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ross, Chuck (May 9, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/05/09/photos-show-sen-joe-manchin-is-a-planned-parenthood-poseur/ Photos Show Sen. Joe Manchin Is A Planned Parenthood Poseur]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Schor, Elana (May 14, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/14/abortion-politics-senate-2018-238331 Abortion politics hound senators from both parties]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, Manchin warned President Trump against nominating a Supreme Court justice opposed to the ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' ruling that legalized abortion federally.<ref>Carney, Jordain (June 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/394933-manchin-warns-trump-against-picking-court-nominee-who-will-overturn-roe-v Manchin warns Trump against picking court nominee who will overturn Roe v. Wade]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.</ref> In October 2018, Manchin announced that he would oppose a West Virginia referendum to end a pro-life referendum to end taxpayer-funding of abortion in the state.<ref>Multiple references:
|On March 30, 2017, Manchin voted against eliminating an Obama-era regulation that would have prohibited states from blocking Planned Parenthood funds.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (March 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/30/senate-passes-bill-let-states-strip-funding-pp/ Senate passes bill to let states strip funding from Planned Parenthood]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> In April 2017, he endorsed [[Planned Parenthood]], which funds abortions, the legalized murder of the [[unborn]], by holding up a sign with a Planned Parenthood official stating "I stand with Planned Parenthood."<ref>Berry, Susan (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/pro-life-sen-joe-manchin-poses-support-planned-parenthood/ ‘Pro-Life’ Sen. Joe Manchin Poses in Support of Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Swan, Jonathan (May 8, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/joe-manchins-tightrope-on-planned-parenthood-2398587475.html Joe Manchin's tightrope on Planned Parenthood]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ertelt, Steve (April 24, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/04/24/pro-life-democrat-senator-joe-manchin-caught-holding-i-stand-with-planned-parenthood-sign/ “Pro-Life” Democrat Senator Joe Manchin Caught Holding “I Stand With Planned Parenthood” Sign]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ross, Chuck (May 9, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/05/09/photos-show-sen-joe-manchin-is-a-planned-parenthood-poseur/ Photos Show Sen. Joe Manchin Is A Planned Parenthood Poseur]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Schor, Elana (May 14, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/14/abortion-politics-senate-2018-238331 Abortion politics hound senators from both parties]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, Manchin warned President Trump against nominating a Supreme Court justice opposed to the ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' ruling that legalized abortion federally.<ref>Carney, Jordain (June 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/394933-manchin-warns-trump-against-picking-court-nominee-who-will-overturn-roe-v Manchin warns Trump against picking court nominee who will overturn ''Roe v. Wade'']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.</ref> In October 2018, Manchin announced that he would oppose a West Virginia referendum to end a pro-life referendum to end taxpayer-funding of abortion in the state.<ref>Multiple references:
*Freiburger, Calvin (November 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-democrat-manchin-to-oppose-pro-life-amendment-west-virginia ‘Pro-life’ Democrat Manchin to oppose keeping abortion ‘rights’ out of WV state constitution]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
*Freiburger, Calvin (November 2, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-democrat-manchin-to-oppose-pro-life-amendment-west-virginia ‘Pro-life’ Democrat Manchin to oppose keeping abortion ‘rights’ out of WV state constitution]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
*Freddoso, David (November 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/joe-manchin-will-vote-against-west-virginias-pro-life-ballot-referendum Joe Manchin will vote against West Virginia's pro-life ballot referendum]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
*Freddoso, David (November 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/joe-manchin-will-vote-against-west-virginias-pro-life-ballot-referendum Joe Manchin will vote against West Virginia's pro-life ballot referendum]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
|Democrat
|Democrat
|Senator (IL)
|Senator (IL)
| As a Congressman he was the speaker at the annual right-to-life rally, "I believe we should end abortion on demand, and at every opportunity, I have translated this belief into votes in the House of Representatives," "I continue to believe the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade should be reversed." <ref>[http://www.crosswalk.com/1346344/ Constituent 'Violated' by Durbin Change on Abortion, Crosswalk.com]</ref>
| As a Congressman he was the speaker at the annual right-to-life rally, "I believe we should end abortion on demand, and at every opportunity, I have translated this belief into votes in the House of Representatives," "I continue to believe the Supreme Court's decision in ''Roe v. Wade'' should be reversed." <ref>[http://www.crosswalk.com/1346344/ Constituent 'Violated' by Durbin Change on Abortion, Crosswalk.com]</ref>
| When running as a Senator he changed his position to pro-abortion saying, "And I finally came to the conclusion that we really have to try to honor the Roe vs. Wade thinking, that there are certain times in the life of a woman that she needs to make that decision with her doctor, with her family and with her conscience and that the government shouldn't be intruding."
| When running as a Senator he changed his position to pro-abortion saying, "And I finally came to the conclusion that we really have to try to honor the ''Roe vs. Wade'' thinking, that there are certain times in the life of a woman that she needs to make that decision with her doctor, with her family and with her conscience and that the government shouldn't be intruding."
| Votes for [[Obamacare]] whereby the government intrudes in everyones health issues. Rated 100% by [[NARAL]] in 2003
| Votes for [[Obamacare]] whereby the government intrudes in everyones health issues. Rated 100% by [[NARAL]] in 2003
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|When [[Ronald Reagan]] nominated her for the [[Supreme Court]], O'Connor would tell him that ''"she was personally opposed to abortions."'' <ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/0707.html On This Day, New York Times]</ref> It was known she sided with a 1973 bill permitting Arizona state agencies to participate in family planning. Her coy response to the White House was "she opposed the anti-abortion measure only because it was not germane to the legislation to which it was attached."
|When [[Ronald Reagan]] nominated her for the [[Supreme Court]], O'Connor would tell him that ''"she was personally opposed to abortions."'' <ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/0707.html On This Day, New York Times]</ref> It was known she sided with a 1973 bill permitting Arizona state agencies to participate in family planning. Her coy response to the White House was "she opposed the anti-abortion measure only because it was not germane to the legislation to which it was attached."
|She called the infamous ''Roe v. Wade'' decision "a rule of law and a component of liberty we cannot renounce," and "Our obligation is to define the liberty of all. We reaffirm the constitutionally protected liberty of women to obtain an abortion." In addition, she also cast the deciding vote in the 2000 court case that overturned a Nebraska ban on [[Partial birth abortion]]s.
|She called the infamous ''Roe v. Wade'' decision "a rule of law and a component of liberty we cannot renounce," and "Our obligation is to define the liberty of all. We reaffirm the constitutionally protected liberty of women to obtain an abortion." In addition, she also cast the deciding vote in the 2000 court case that overturned a Nebraska ban on [[Partial birth abortion]]s.
|Per the National Abortion Federation, ''"O'Connor's single vote in support of a woman's right to choose ensured the survival of Roe v. Wade."''
|Per the National Abortion Federation, ''"O'Connor's single vote in support of a woman's right to choose ensured the survival of'' Roe v. Wade''."''
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|1992
|1992
|Vice-president
|Vice-president
|Al Gore had a 84% pro-life voting record during his tenure in the House. In 1984, he voted for the Siljander amendment that states "the term 'person' shall include unborn children from the moment of conception." In a 1987 letter to a constituent he wrote: "During my 11 years in congress, I have consistently opposed federal funding for abortions. In my opinion, it is wrong to spend federal funds for what is arguably taking of a human life. Let me assure you that I share your belief that innocent human life must be protected, and I am committed to furthering this goal." <ref>[http://www.gargaro.com/lifequotes.html What do these men have in common? They were once pro-life, gargaro.com]</ref>
|Al Gore had a 84% pro-life voting record during his tenure in the House. In 1984, he voted for the Siljander amendment that states "the term 'person' shall include unborn children from the moment of conception." In a 1987 letter to a constituent he wrote: "During my 11 years in congress, I have consistently opposed federal funding for abortions. In my opinion, it is wrong to spend federal funds for what is arguably taking of a human life. Let me assure you that I share your belief that innocent human life must be protected, and I am committed to furthering this goal." <ref>[http://www.gargaro.com/lifequotes.html What do these men have in common? They were once pro-life, gargaro.com]</ref>
|Gore denied casting the Siljander vote on ''Meet the Press'' in 1988. In 1998, he continued to deny he cast that vote. His position as a presidential candidate; opposed banning partial-birth abortion, appoint justices upholding Roe v. Wade, more family planning; less parental consent, support for Medicare-funded abortions. June 1999, "Always, always defend a woman’s right to choose."
|Gore denied casting the Siljander vote on ''Meet the Press'' in 1988. In 1998, he continued to deny he cast that vote. His position as a presidential candidate; opposed banning partial-birth abortion, appoint justices upholding ''Roe v. Wade'', more family planning; less parental consent, support for Medicare-funded abortions. June 1999, "Always, always defend a woman’s right to choose."
|Embarrassed himself and [[liberal]]s by losing the 2000 Presidential election while continuing to insist he had somehow won. Afterward he became an overweight cheerleader for discredited claims of man-made [[global warming]], and his own [[Democratic Party]] did not even want him to rerun for president.
|Embarrassed himself and [[liberal]]s by losing the 2000 Presidential election while continuing to insist he had somehow won. Afterward he became an overweight cheerleader for discredited claims of man-made [[global warming]], and his own [[Democratic Party]] did not even want him to rerun for president.
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|Democrat
|Democrat
|Congressman (MO)
|Congressman (MO)
|His first term in Congress, Gephardt voted pro-life 96 percent of the time. By his third term is was down to 64%. By 1989 it was down to 11%. He changed his position to saying that he would appoint Supreme Court justices who would preserve [[Roe v. Wade]].
|His first term in Congress, Gephardt voted pro-life 96 percent of the time. By his third term is was down to 64%. By 1989 it was down to 11%. He changed his position to saying that he would appoint Supreme Court justices who would preserve ''[[Roe v. Wade]]''.
|Gephardt told the pro-abortion group NARAL that his Baptist upbringing taught him abortion was wrong but, over time, friends and colleagues were able to convince him otherwise, "There is nothing moral in strong-arming a personal belief, and there is nothing moral to a presidency that imposes personal morality through acts of government power."
|Gephardt told the pro-abortion group NARAL that his Baptist upbringing taught him abortion was wrong but, over time, friends and colleagues were able to convince him otherwise, "There is nothing moral in strong-arming a personal belief, and there is nothing moral to a presidency that imposes personal morality through acts of government power."
|He would run for President in 1988 but his pro-abortion switch contributed to an unflattering view of him as a political opportunist without firm principles.
|He would run for President in 1988 but his pro-abortion switch contributed to an unflattering view of him as a political opportunist without firm principles.