In a GQ interview, Michael Steele made a statement - a series of statements, in fact - that hinted at a broadening of the Republican tent:
Q: Are you saying you think women have the right to choose abortion?
STEELE: Yeah. I mean, again, I think that’s an individual choice.
Q: You do?
STEELE: Yeah. Absolutely.
A Republican that believes women should be allowed to make their own medical decision even if he disagrees with their choice?! Well, such sanity could not stand, and Steele has been forced to walk back his statement:
I am pro-life, always have been, always will be.
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In my view Roe vs. Wade was wrongly decided and should be repealed.
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It is important that we stand up for the defenseless and that we continue to work to change the hearts and minds of our fellow countrymen so that we can welcome all children and protect them under the law.
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