Southern Democrat governor breaks rank on abortion issue, will likely sign anti-abortion bill
A doctor once advised John Bel Edwards it would be best if he and his wife had an abortion for their child who would live a life with spina bifida. Edwards’ wife was 20 weeks pregnant with their first child at the time.
“My position hasn’t changed. In eight years in the Legislature, I was a pro-life legislator,” Edwards said in an Associated Press report, stating his stance remains the same after he became governor. “I’m as consistent as I can be on that point.” Opponents of the new state laws say it’s a war against the rights of women. One of those is Democratic consultant Rebecca Katz, who said these laws make it “hopeless” for women.
Elizabeth Nash said the new state law would give women “a very small window” to have any abortion services.
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