Abortion

WTOP Described Earle-Sears As “A Staunch Conservative” Who Was “Firmly Against Abortion.” According to WTOP, “While Earle-Sears is the likely Republican nominee, Rep. Abigail Spanberger is the likely Democratic nominee, and the two have polar opposite views when it comes to abortion.  For example, Spanberger supports a proposed amendment being considered by state lawmakers that seeks to codify abortion rights in the Virginia constitution.  Earle-Sears, a staunch conservative who speaks frequently about her Christian faith, is firmly against abortion. ‘Does Abigail have a limit, or is it that you can have an abortion right up until the time the baby could be born?’ Earle-Sears asked. ‘That’s what I would like to know from her.’” [WTOP, 11/26/24]

Earle-Sears Was Described As Having “Polar Opposite Views” On Abortion As Opponent Abigail Spanberger, A Democrat Who Supported An Amendment To Codify Abortion Rights In The Virginia Constitution. According to WTOP, “While Earle-Sears is the likely Republican nominee, Rep. Abigail Spanberger is the likely Democratic nominee, and the two have polar opposite views when it comes to abortion.  For example, Spanberger supports a proposed amendment being considered by state lawmakers that seeks to codify abortion rights in the Virginia constitution.  Earle-Sears, a staunch conservative who speaks frequently about her Christian faith, is firmly against abortion. ‘Does Abigail have a limit, or is it that you can have an abortion right up until the time the baby could be born?’ Earle-Sears asked. ‘That’s what I would like to know from her.’” [WTOP, 11/26/24] 

Earle-Sears Suggested Spanberger Supported Abortion Later In Pregnancy, Asking “Does Abigail Have A Limit, Or Is It That You Can Have An Abortion Right Up Until The Time The Baby Could Be Born?” According to WTOP, “While Earle-Sears is the likely Republican nominee, Rep. Abigail Spanberger is the likely Democratic nominee, and the two have polar opposite views when it comes to abortion.  For example, Spanberger supports a proposed amendment being considered by state lawmakers that seeks to codify abortion rights in the Virginia constitution.  Earle-Sears, a staunch conservative who speaks frequently about her Christian faith, is firmly against abortion. ‘Does Abigail have a limit, or is it that you can have an abortion right up until the time the baby could be born?’ Earle-Sears asked. ‘That’s what I would like to know from her.’” [WTOP, 11/26/24]

Addressing Earle-Sears’ Accusation About Abortion Later In Pregnancy, Spanberger Noted That Other States Enacted Stricter Abortion Limits And Said “No Legislator, No Governor, And No Executive Of Any Form Should Be Dictating Those Choices For Women.” According to WTOP, “Spanberger would be facing off against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the likely Republican nominee. The two potential candidates are worlds apart on the issue of abortion.  A staunch conservative, Earle-Sears is firmly against abortion and oftentimes speaks about her Christian faith.  ‘Does Abigail have a limit, or is it that you can have an abortion right up until the time the baby could be born?’ Earle-Sears asked during an interview with WTOP. ‘That’s what I would like to know from her.’  Spanberger pointed to states that have enacted strict limits on abortion. ‘The reality is that we have seen women’s lives threatened, we have seen women die, and I will not allow that to be the case in the Commonwealth of Virginia,’ Spanberger said.  Virginia remains the only state in the South that has not put new restrictions on abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.  State lawmakers are currently considering an amendment that seeks to codify abortion rights in the Virginia constitution.  ‘That’s something that I absolutely support,’ Spanberger said. ‘Those are decisions to be left to a woman and her doctor. And no legislator, no governor and no executive of any form should be dictating those choices for women.’” [WTOP, 11/26/24]