Journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon criticizes anti-Israel activists urging Kamala Harris to avoid selecting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as her running mate due to his support for abortion access.
Seven potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris are strong proponents of abortion rights, according to their public statements and voting records.
As the 2024 election draws near, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.), Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Governor Tim Walz (D-Minn.), Governor Andy Beshear (D-Ky.), Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.), and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo have emerged as possible contenders.
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All seven have publicly supported or taken action in favor of abortion access in recent months.
Andy Beshear's political strategist, Eric Hyers, emphasizes the governor's "pro-choice" stance, highlighting his vetoes of anti-abortion legislation and support for Planned Parenthood.
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Governor Walz has played a significant role in enacting laws supporting abortion rights in Minnesota. In April 2023, he signed the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act, which protects individuals seeking abortion care and providers from legal challenges in other states.
Josh Shapiro has been outspoken in his support for abortion and birth control access. He has denounced the state ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion services, urged the Supreme Court to uphold medication abortion, and established an abortion access website for Pennsylvanians.
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Pete Buttigieg argues that abortion access enhances freedom for American men as well. He believes it allows men to have more autonomy in their personal lives and reproductive choices.
Governor Mark Kelly condemned the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to reinstate an 1864 abortion ban, vowing to fight for the restoration of reproductive rights in the state.
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Governor JB Pritzker enjoys the support of multiple abortion rights groups, including the signing of the Birth Equity Act, which mandates insurance coverage for abortion care without deductibles or co-pays.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has expressed her support for Kamala Harris's commitment to protecting reproductive rights.
Some pro-life organizations have pledged support for the Trump-Vance ticket after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. CatholicVote President Brian Burch emphasized their focus on prioritizing American families and children while opposing "secular" agendas.
Fox News reached out to the offices of Walz, Buttigieg, Kelly, Pritzker, and Raimondo but received no further comment.
