Consider the national attention it garnered when Newsom signed an executive order in March halting executions--
sparing 737 people on California's death row. Witness the proclamation his office wrote last month "welcoming women to California to fully exercise their reproductive rights" after a wave of conservative states took steps to limit abortion.
Newsom is outspoken on immigration, traveling to El Salvador earlier this year in his first international trip as governor.
"We're going to get it,''
Newsom insists. "We're committed to universal health care. Universal health care means everybody--We will lead a massive expansion of health care, and that's a major deviation from the past.''
Guarantee access to reproductive health care. I strongly believe that all women should have
access to reproductive health care--as well as birth control and sex education. A woman's right to choose is a fundamental constitutional right that is protected under the 14th Amendment, and should be safeguarded as a matter of privacy.
The problems facing women today are not just women's issues--they are everyone's issues. I agree, and as a Board Member of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte I stand by the position that there can be no compromise when it comes to women's rights.
Source: 2016 California House campaign website RoKhanna.com
Nov 8, 2016
Tom Del Beccaro:
Criticized raids earlier against anti-abortion activists
Del Beccaro used his highest profile opportunity to date to take a few shots at Harris in an effort to present himself as a credible alternative. He criticized her Department of Justice for raids earlier this
month against an anti-abortion activist who made undercover videos at Planned Parenthood clinics. Harris later said the raid was justified and she is doing her job as the state's top law enforcement officer.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune on 2016 California Senate debate
Apr 25, 2016
Travis Allen:
Skipped vote on resolution for abortion rights
On the eve of the 43rd anniversary of legalized abortion in the United States, the California Assembly passed a resolution praising abortion rights and the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Three Republicans had no votes recorded
(Travis Allen, Kristin Olsen and David Hadley). Not a single Democrat opposed the resolution.
Source: California Family Council on 2018 California governor race
Jan 20, 2016
Duf Sundheim:
Right to abortion is a gating issues
Republicans are poised to field a pro-abortion, same-sex marriage-supporting Senate candidate, testing the theory that they might be relevant if only they'd concede defeat on social issues. Duf Sundheim, a self-described `balding 60 year-old white guy,`
says, `For a lot of people, [abortion and gay marriage] are gating issues; it sends a broader message about whether you're inclusive, whether you're a good listener, whether you're able to identify with people and you're able to share their concerns.`
Source: Washington Examiner on 2016 California Senate race
Jun 4, 2015
Ted Lieu:
100% ratings from pro-choice groups
Ted Lieu is has repeatedly fought for social justice and equality: -
Received perfect 100% ratings from Planned Parenthood, NARAL ProChoice and Equality California.
Source: 2014 California House campaign website, TedLieu.com
Oct 10, 2014
Steve Knight:
Human life begins at conception
Q: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death?
Knight: Strongly Agree
Q: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances?
Knight: I am pro-life and believe that life begins at conception.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 California House race
Sep 30, 2014
Neel Kashkari:
Supports abortion rights
The same characteristics that set Kashkari apart from traditional Republicans are the factors that will make June's primary election tough for him, said one pundit.
Kashkari is fiscally conservative, but supports abortion rights and gay marriage. He owns a gun, but he's in favor of requiring background checks before all firearms sales.
Source: Mercury News on 2014 California Gubernatorial race
Jan 21, 2014
Neel Kashkari:
Government out of our lives on abortion
On abortion: "I just want the government
out of our lives, and that's true on marriage, and on abortion."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2014 California governor race
Nov 14, 2013
Jerry Brown:
Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013.
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Oct 9, 2013
Jimmy Gomez:
Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Jimmy Gomez voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 30, 2013
Rocky Chavez:
Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Rocky Chavez voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 30, 2013
Kevin de Leon:
Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Kevin de Leon voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 26, 2013
Mark DeSaulnier:
Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Mark DeSaulnier voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 26, 2013
Mimi Walters:
Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Mimi Walters voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 26, 2013
Norma Torres:
Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Norma Torres voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 26, 2013
Steve Knight:
Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Steve Knight voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 26, 2013
Ted Lieu:
Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law makes it a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment, for a person to perform or assist in performing a surgical abortion if the person does
not have a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon.
- This bill makes an exception for performing an abortion by medication or aspiration techniques in the first trimester of pregnancy if the person holds a license to perform the necessary
functions.
- The bill would also require a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant to complete training to comply with standardized procedures or protocols.
- The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion
as a punishable offense.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Ted Lieu voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154
Aug 26, 2013
Antonio Villaraigosa:
GOP rejects abortion in case of rape & incest
Villaraigosa told Fox News that Democrats have a "plan to take us forward.""I don't want to describe either Gov. Mitt Romney or the Republicans as stupid, but I will say if you look at their platform, the
2012 platform, it looks like it is from another century and maybe even two. It looks like the platform of 1812," Villaraigosa said.
"When you see that they want to repeal the
Affordable Care Act, providing 32 million people with health care with no alternative plan of their own, they call for the deportation of 11 million people. No country in the world has ever done that.
They don't believe in abortion in the case of rape and incest. It is it a platform that's from another century."
Source: Voxxi.com on 2014 California governor's race
Sep 2, 2012
Gloria La Riva:
Right to abortion regardless of ability to pay
Q: Do you consider yourself pro-choice or pro-life?Pro-choice
Q: Should abortion be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy?
No.
Q: Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
Yes.
Q: Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?
Yes.
Q: Should federal subsidies be prohibited from being used for abortion procedures?
No.
La Riva adds, "I believe healthcare, including the access to abortions and other reproductive services, is a right regardless of their ability to pay."
Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
Gloria La Riva:
Supports embryonic stem cell research
Q: Do you support federal funding for embryonic stem cell research?
Yes.
Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
Julia Brownley:
Supports embryonic stem cell research
Q: Do you support state funding for stem cell research?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support state funding for embryonic stem cell research?
A: Yes.
Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test
Oct 30, 2010
Bill Jones:
Pro-life except in cases of rape, incest, or maternal health
Like most Americans, I have a deep and abiding belief in the value of all life -- including that of the unborn, the disabled and the elderly. I struggle with the abortion issue, seeking to find the best way to reconcile the competing considerations and
different viewpoints. Recognizing that there are people of good will on both sides of this difficult issue, my view could best be characterized as predominantly pro-life except in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is endangered.
Source: 2004 Senate campaign website, jonesforcalifornia.com
Aug 13, 2004
Bill Jones:
Oppose partial birth; support parental notification
I oppose partial birth abortions and support parental notification when an abortion is being considered by anyone under 18 years old. It is not my intention to impose my personal beliefs on abortion, and I will not use this issue as a litmus test
for judges or other policy decisions. It is my contention that Senator Boxer has inappropriately applied a litmus test regarding this issue to judicial appointments.
Source: 2004 Senate campaign website, jonesforcalifornia.com
Aug 13, 2004
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