Reply #28: Not quite true [View All]

[Samantha]

Until 1988, Al Gore always voted against abortion because he represented an extremely conservative state that was against it. He has openly discussed the fact that he thought he was obligated to vote the way the people of Tennessee preferred, as opposed to his own feelings on the subject. He said he always privately thought decisions on these matters properly belonged primarily to the woman, who hopefully would consult with the father and her personal physician prior to making the final decision. He had some sort of epiphany at a point in his political career when he simply decided to vote his conscience. And, no, it had nothing to do with his future presidential run.