Republican candidates vying for the New Jersey governorship participated in their first debate, with abortion rights emerging as a key point of contention.
Four Republican candidates vying for the New Jersey governorship participated in their inaugural debate Tuesday evening at Rider University in Lawrenceville. State Senator Jon Bramnick, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, former State Senator Ed Durr, and former radio host Bill Spadea took to the stage to address key issues facing the state. A prominent topic of discussion was the candidates' stances on abortion rights.
Bramnick, aligning himself with a pro-choice position, acknowledged his reservations about late-term abortions while emphasizing his support for a woman's right to choose. Durr, conversely, declared his staunch pro-life stance, stating his belief that abortion should not be used as a form of birth control and advocating for exceptions to be determined by the woman, her doctor, and her faith. Spadea, while acknowledging New Jersey's status as one of the most abortion-accessible states in the country, proposed shifting focus towards supporting expectant mothers by bolstering resources for pregnancy resource centers. Ciattarelli, expressing support for a woman's right to choose, also indicated his willingness to endorse legislation prohibiting abortions after five months of pregnancy. The debate provided a platform for these Republican contenders to articulate their policy positions and engage with voters ahead of the upcoming election
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