In an interview Friday with Wisconsin’s WTMJ’s “Spanning the State,” Vice President Kamala Harris responded to a question about whether there was room for compromise on abortion restrictions, saying that most people don’t think the government should compromise. He said that he feels that he is thinking “not.” Telling women what to do.
host Christine Bray asked. [relevant exchange begins around 3:55] “[B]beyond the nation [ban] – and there [are] With these polarizing terms that are sometimes used when different camps talk about abortion, is there any room for talk or compromise on abortion access at the federal level, and if so, what is it? ”
Mr Harris responded: “Here’s what I’m finding. I’m traveling all over the country right now. … I’ve done over 80 events in red states and blue states on this issue. And this is what I’m finding. “While we continue to point out the harm and outrageous nature of what some states are doing, one cannot simply argue that the government should not tell her.” Most people can agree that you don’t have to abandon your faith or deeply held beliefs to agree with . What should I do? She will make her decision in consultation with the priest, rabbi, pastor, and imam, but the government should not tell her what to do. The second point is that I believe, based on the work I’ve done over the years, that most people have empathy and that people are beginning to learn. Dobbs Many people with strong opinions on this issue have been silent about the extraordinary harm that has occurred as a result, but I never intended for this kind of harm to happen to people. And I don’t have to change my position on this issue, even for myself or my family, but I think people are really affected by the horror stories. ”
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