Mansharamani Supported The New Abortion Law. According to Pulse of New Hampshire, “‘If you look at the topic of abortion, you take a commonsensical non-political perspective i think, most would agree that a late term abortion, partial-birth abortion, third trimester abortion is not acceptable. I don’t think there’s a lot of people who think that is worth pursing, that is where Maggie Hassan and the Democrats are,’ Mansharamani said.” [Pulse of New Hampshire, 5/5/22]
Mansharamani Agreed With Limiting Abortions. According to WMUR, “Candidate Vikram Mansharamani said he agrees with limiting some abortions. ‘Most Americans, most Granite Staters, really are opposed to the idea of late-term or partial-birth abortions — so I'm talking about third trimester — and if we're going to be banning third trimester, I would be OK with that,’ he said.” [WMUR, 5/9/22]
[VIDEO] Mansharamani Contended That Republicans Were More Aligned With Voters On Abortion Than “Extremist” Democrats. “When you get to the substance of the issue of potentially overturning Roe v. Wade I think it’s really important to think about what the Democrats have said here which is they are OK with abortion right through nine months. I am not. I am absolutely opposed to a third trimester abortion. I don’t think that’s OK. So I think if we really wanna contextualize who is extreme here let’s focus on the Democrats as extremists.” [Twitter, @WMUR9, 5/10/22]
[AUDIO] Mansharamani Agreed That Abortions During Medical Circumstances Would Be Appropriate But Late Term Abortions Are An “Extreme Position” That Democrats Are Taking. “Look, medical circumstances that might threaten the life of the woman or the mother, that I think is absolutely appropriate to to say there’s- there's some exceptions there. So, no, I'm not one of these individuals that says there's no circumstances. If it has a medical reason to take place, then it should. But ultimately, I think, you know, the late term, that is an extreme position and that is the position the Democrats are taking and that is the position they push forward.” [Vikram Mansharami, [Radio] WTPL, NH, 06/28/22]
[AUDIO] Mansharamani Claimed It Was More “Appropriate” For Abortion Legislation To Be Done At The State Level. “I think what the Supreme Court said was pretty clear. It is going back to the people and their representatives. That can be a national representative, i.e. a federal representative or a state representative. These laws can be done at either level. It is, I think, more appropriate to be done at the state level, let it be closer to the people. But it is not inconceivable that the federal delegation is asked to take care of some issues relating to this.” [Vikram Mansharami, [Radio] WTPL, NH, 06/28/22]
[VIDEO] Mansharamani Said “I Would Agree With” The Supreme Court’s Decision To Overturn Roe V. Wade. “The Supreme Court ruling that came out, I think had an obviously very big impact. A lot of emotions. But I think we need to stop and think about where the founders had our country, right? We have three branches of government: an executive branch which implements laws, a judicial branch which interprets laws, and a legislative branch which creates laws. And so we shouldn’t have a judicial branch that’s making laws. And so what this has been is it’s sent the need to make laws back to the legislative branch. And I would agree with that. I think that’s probably where laws should be made. Laws should be made my legislatures, elected representatives that are closer to the people that understand the needs. I happen to agree with Senator Morse as well that the last trimester’s probably inappropriate. I like the New Hampshire way on this policy. I think that is the way we should be going.” [New Hampshire Senate GOP Debate, New Hampshire, 6/27/22]
[AUDIO] Mansharamani Claimed That New Hampshire Was Taking The Right Approach To Abortion Rights By Delegating Legislation To The States. “But when it does come up, individuals I've talked to generally agree the Supreme Court should have one role, which is to interpret laws, not to make laws. Right. And the legislators should make laws and the executive branch should enforce laws. And so in that regard, yes, what's happening in New Hampshire is probably the right approach to push it to the states and let them take care of it there.” [Vikram Mansharamani, Good Morning NH, New Hampshire, 7/26/22]
Mansharamani Opposed Federal Legislation To Ban Or Protect Abortion. According to WMUR, “He said that means that for now, he would oppose federal legislation to ban or protect abortion.” [WMUR, 7/28/22]
[VIDEO] Mansharamani Supported New Hampshire’s Legislation On Abortion. “Adam: let us get on the issues. If you’re in a Republican-controlled senate in 2023 and legislation comes forward to restrict abortion after six weeks, would you support it, yes or no? Mr. Mansharamani: I think it is a state issue and New Hampshire is doing a great job. It should be closest to the people. Adam: so that is a no on federal legislation to ban abortion. Adam: On the flip side, any protection for abortion you would also oppose. Mr. Mansharamani: same logic. It should be handles at the states, closest individuals. Any legislation, I cannot get into the specifics until I see it.” [WMUR, 7/31/22]
Mansharamani Opposed Federal Legislation To Ban Abortion. According to a transcript of WMUR, “Adam: let us get on the issues. If you’re in a republican-controlled senate in 2023 and legislation comes forward to restrict abortion after six weeks, would you support it, yes or no? Mr. Mansharamani: I think it is a state issue and New Hampshire is doing a great job. It should be closest to the people. Adam: so that is a no on federal legislation to ban abortion. Mr. Mansharamani: yes.” [WMUR, Close Up, 8/9/22]