New audio reported today revealed that Bernie Moreno supports banning abortion with “no exceptions.” Moreno has previously said he is “100% pro-life no exceptions” and has repeatedly reiterated his support for a national abortion ban.
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American Journal: Ohio senate candidate Bernie Morneo: “Absolute pro-life no exceptions.”
Jesse Valentine
- In newly unearthed audio, U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno signals that he supports banning abortion without exceptions. That stance could put him at odds with most Ohioans who voted overwhelmingly to protect abortion rights in November 2023.
- Moreno made the comments during a 2022 interview with 55KRC Radio in Cincinnati. The host, Kevin Gordon, asked Moreno if he was pro-life or pro-chioce.
- “Absolute pro-life,” Moreno responded, “no exceptions.”
- This is not the only time Moreno has expressed anti-abortion views. He made a near-identical statement to Breitbart News in October 2021.
- “I’m 100 percent pro-life with no exceptions,” Moreno said.
- Moreno’s position deviates from the 56.6% of Ohioans who voted in favor of Issue 1, a ballot measure that established a right to abortion care in the state constitution. Some Republicans have pushed for a federal abortion ban that would override the state amendment.
- Moreno was asked about the difference at the Jan. 22 Republican primary debate. He said he would respect the will of the voters but also said he would back a federal law banning abortion…
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