RALEIGH – ICYMI, State Senator Rachel Hunt yesterday introduced an amendment to the constitution to protect women’s health care and abortion rights in North Carolina.
News & Observer: Democrat Hunt draws contrast on abortion with Republican Weatherman in race for NC Lt Gov
Key Points:
- The day after the runoff, Hunt framed the contest in terms of abortion rights, and what she would do compared to Weatherman, who is endorsed by current Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor.
- “This is about women’s fundamental health care rights. It’s about women’s rights, and it goes way beyond abortion,” she said. “This is your rights while you’re pregnant. I have been pregnant. I have two children. I had some issues while I was pregnant. I cannot imagine not being able to get care because you’re afraid, or the doctors are afraid, and they leave you to bleed out in the parking lot.”
- Both Robinson and Weatherman say they want to see a “heartbeat” bill pass the legislature, which would ban abortion after cardiac activity is detected, which is around five or six weeks into pregnancy.
- On Weatherman’s campaign website, describes himself as pro-life and says he will advocate the General Assembly for a “heartbeat” bill.
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