http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061101/pl_nm/usa_elections_prolife_dc_1BOISE, Idaho (Reuters) - The Idaho gubernatorial candidate formerly known as Marvin Richardson is so strongly opposed to abortion that he has changed his name to Pro-Life.
"I'm the most conservative politician in Idaho," the candidate said in a Western U.S. state known as a conservative bedrock. "When sperm meets egg, that's a new person."
He changed his name in August to highlight his stand against abortion, joining the ranks of Prince, Madonna, Cher, Bono and others who go by a single moniker.
He also has campaigned in his own distinct way. During a candidates' debate at one point the longshot candidate avoided a question and instead began to pray.
The southern Idaho farmer added Pro-Life as a middle name in 2004 but a court approved his request to make it his entire name as of August. However, Pro-Life made the change too late to get the updated name on the ballot so supporters will still have to look for his old name.
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