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Herschel Walker wants to make abortion illegal, even in cases of rape, incest, or even to save the life of the mother — saying, there’s “no exception in [his] mind” — and Georgians are hearing about it all across the state.
WSB-TV: “Herschel Walker would support making abortion illegal not just in Georgia, but across the country.”
Anchor: With Roe v. Wade overturned, Georgia Democrats are calling out Republicans for what they’re calling a dangerous and unpopular anti-choice agenda. Georgia Democrat lawmakers just wrapped up a press conference at the State Capitol.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams: “Mitch McConnell confirmed that a federal abortion ban is on the table if Republicans take control of the Senate — and Herschel Walker, Republicans’ candidate for US Senate, would support making abortion illegal not just in Georgia, but across the country.”
WSB-TV: “There is no exception in my mind because I believe in life. So knowing that, no exceptions”
Reporter: It is becoming a top issue in the race for the U.S. Senate. In May, GOP candidate Herschel Walker said he is pro life and doesn’t think there should be any exceptions.
Herschel Walker: “There is no exception in my mind because I believe in life. So knowing that, no exceptions, you know, I believe in life.”
WSAV (Savannah): “[Walker] said he wants to ban all abortions – even in cases of rape, incest, or where the mother’s life is in danger. No exceptions.”
Anne Allen Westbrook, candidate for Georgia State House District 163: “The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will jeopardize the health care of millions of women all around the country, and Republican politicians are already pushing forward on their long-held goals to strip health care protections away from women by restricting abortion.”
Westbrook: “Herschel Walker, Republicans’ candidate for U.S. Senate, would support making abortion illegal not just in Georgia, but across the country if elected. He said he wants to ban all abortions – even in cases of rape, incest, or where the mother’s life is in danger. No exceptions.
The Hill: Herschel Walker says he wants total ban on abortion: ‘There’s no exception in my mind’
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