Chris Christie Denies Mitt Romney Shift On Abortion: 'He Is Deeply Committed' To Anti-Abortion Agend
Source: The Huffington Post
After Mitt Romney said on Tuesday that he does not plan to push legislation to limit abortion access if elected president, Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) attempted to assuage any potential doubts from his anti-abortion supporters about the Republican presidential nominee's priorities.
"Let me speak to all the pro-life voters out there, because you know I am pro-life," Christie told listeners on "The Laura Ingraham Show" Wednesday morning. "I have been with Gov. Romney the last day and a half. This is no change in position for Gov. Romney. We've talked about this issue for a long time. And he is pro-life. He is deeply committed to the issues."
Christie's comments seem aimed to preemptively address any concerns conservatives may have about Romney after the GOP nominee told the Des Moines Register's editorial board that he had no plans to push for anti-abortion legislation.
"There's no legislation with regards to abortion that I'm familiar with that would become part of my agenda," Romney said.
When Ingraham pressed on the specific wording with which Romney ruled out the possibility of tightening abortion laws, Christie blamed the statement on the rigors of Romney's campaign schedule -- "Governor Romney is speaking 20 hours a day, seven days a week," he said -- and asked for voters' trust.
"I have looked him in the eye and talked about this issue, [and] I absolutely believe in my heart and know that he is personally committed to a pro-life agenda as president," Christie said. "If you trust me on this issue ... I know what his agenda is. I know what he believes. I know that he stands for a strong pro-life agenda."
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jsr
(7,712 posts)And his soul was there!
1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)let out a collective, "Shhhhh!"
Danmel
(4,919 posts)looking soulfully into each other's eyes!!
C_U_L8R
(45,014 posts)Even the republicans have no idea what Mitt believes.
And yet... they're going to vote for this wobbly clown.
Hilarious !!!
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)he wouldn't have to push any legislation, just appoint a bunch of anti's to the Extreme Court and watch Roe v. Wade disappear.
flpoljunkie
(26,184 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,136 posts)Let's not let him get away with anymore Mitt flops.
BadgerKid
(4,554 posts)Wake up and smell the coffee, RW. Voters are on to the fact your views don't reflect reality.
yellowcanine
(35,701 posts)"Christie blamed the statement on the rigors of Romney's campaign schedule"
I can't believe Christie would drag out that old chestnut again.
OTOH I can believe it.
arcane1
(38,613 posts)itssimplestupid
(37 posts)olegramps
(8,200 posts)beac
(9,992 posts)he knows this is one of Mittens' biggest flip-flops over the years.
Christie is all about "Christie 2016." IMO, he's cleverly stabbing Mittens in the back with this one.
But yes, Christie is a also a lying weasel as well as a craven opportunistic asshole.
goclark
(30,404 posts)The Sloopy Wopper.......
Daniel537
(1,560 posts)I just hope the Prez does as well and brings this up at the next debate.
SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)You must have an imposter going out and stumping the centrist bullshit while you've got the real mittiot tied up in a basement with his hair cut off.
jmowreader
(50,562 posts)I am deely committed to the idea Romney would open an abortion clinic if he thought it would get him votes.
TomCADem
(17,390 posts)Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts). . Roe v Wade.
He said he doesn't see any bills that are out there that he could support to oppose abortion.
That's what Mitt said, Chris.
and-justice-for-all
(14,765 posts)and dsiplay blatant ignorance on the matter.
City Lights
(25,171 posts)Willard didn't say it, Chris, or Willard is so etch-a-sketchy that he has no clear position on anything other than tax cuts for himself?
Liberalynn
(7,549 posts)bluesbassman
(19,378 posts)Trust needs to be earned Christie, and it sure isn't earned by spouting lie after lie. Buzz off.