Representative Maxine Waters, D-Calif., avoided responding to a query by Fox News Digital regarding her support for restrictions on late-term abortions, highlighting the divisive issue within the Democratic Party during the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
On Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Representative Maxine Waters, D-Calif., faced a question from Fox News Digital regarding her立場 on late-term abortion restrictions. Waters, a vocal advocate for abortion rights who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on day one of the DNC, turned away and ignored the query.
Waters Dodges Question on Late-Term Abortion Restrictions Amid DNC Focus on Abortion Access
Abortion has been a central issue in the Democratic Party's 2024 re-election bid, with Harris and Governor Tim Walz emphasizing expanded federal abortion access. Late-term abortions, typically performed in the third trimester, have often been evaded by Democratic lawmakers.
Outside the DNC, Planned Parenthood's mobile clinic offered free vasectomies and medicinal abortions, underscoring the Democrats' message of comprehensive abortion accessibility. The presence of the clinic sparked criticism from pro-life groups, who held an outreach nearby.
Waters Dodges Question on Late-Term Abortion Restrictions Amid DNC Focus on Abortion Access
Throughout her 17-term political career, Waters has consistently supported federal funding for Planned Parenthood and opposed efforts to restrict abortion services. In 2022, she voted against a Republican bill requiring equal care for infants born alive after an abortion attempt and immediate hospital admission.
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Waters joined other Democratic lawmakers in condemning the Supreme Court's decision. She emphasized the "sad and enraging" nature of the ruling and the impact on women's rights.
Waters Dodges Question on Late-Term Abortion Restrictions Amid DNC Focus on Abortion Access
At the DNC, Waters delivered an enthusiastic endorsement of Harris, who is slated to speak on the convention's final night. She praised Harris's leadership and expressed confidence in her ability to unite the party.
The issue of late-term abortion restrictions remains an area of debate within the Democratic Party. Some lawmakers support limits on such abortions, while others advocate for unrestricted access. Waters's avoidance of the question highlights the party's ongoing struggle to navigate this sensitive topic.
Waters Dodges Question on Late-Term Abortion Restrictions Amid DNC Focus on Abortion Access
As the DNC enters its final days, the focus on abortion access is expected to continue, with speakers likely to reiterate their support for reproductive rights and criticize the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade.
