Statements about Abortion

"George Bush never suggested that we eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood."

Says Rep. Jon Runyan "voted to redefine rape."

Says Joe Biden "went to China and said that he sympathized and wouldn't second-guess their one-child policy of forced abortions and sterilizations."

"Barack Hussein Obama will .. force Christian organizations to pay for abortions."

"Obamacare will provide coverage for abortions, despite the president’s commitment that it would not."

Says Romney and Ryan "both backed proposals that would outlaw abortions even in cases of rape or incest."

Says House Republicans "tried to change the definition of rape."

Says Charlie Crist "was pro-life, pro-gun and vehemently anti-tax."

The GOP platform that seeks further limits on abortion and is silent on an exception for rape "has been there for more than 30 years."

"There is an increasing amount of evidence from public polling that the highest number of Americans ever identify themselves as pro-life."

Says women care most about jobs and the economy

Republicans included "the Akin amendment in the Republican Party platform, which bans abortion, even for rape victims."

Says Congressmen Paul Ryan and Todd Akin co-sponsored legislation "to limit federal funding for abortion to victims of ‘forcible rape.’"

Paul Ryan would "outlaw in vitro fertilization."

Says "Paul Ryan supports banning all abortions, even in cases of rape or incest."  

Says Mitt Romney opposes requiring employers to cover contraception and would eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood.

"In 2010, Mr. [Anthony] Gemma described himself as a 'pro-life' candidate. Now, he claims to be pro-choice."

Says Mitt Romney "backed a bill that outlaws all abortions, even in cases of rape and incest."

"Vagina. Because apparently, saying that word in the Michigan State House of Representatives can get you a two-day ban from speaking on the floor."

"Romneycare covers abortion, illegal immigrants and has a public option. Obamacare does not."

Advertisement
How to contact us:

We want to hear your suggestions and comments. For tips or comments on our campaign promise database, please e-mail the Obameter. If you are commenting on a specific promise, please include the promise number. For comments about our Truth-O-Meter or Flip-O-Meter items, please e-mail the Truth-O-Meter. We’re especially interested in seeing any chain e-mails you receive that you would like us to check out. If you send us a comment, we'll assume you don't mind us publishing it unless you tell us otherwise.

Browse the The Truth-O-MeterTM:
Browse The Obameter:
Subscribe:

Keep up to date with Politifact National: