Jeanne Mancini Op-Ed in The Hill

March for Life President Jeanne Mancini had an op-ed published in The Hill entitled, “Christian voters left wanting in Trump vs Clinton.” In it, she writes of the extreme nature of the abortion policies in the Democrat Party’s platform.

But perhaps most surprisingly, the Democratic Party is calling for a repeal of the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding regulation that prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion except in limited cases such as rape and incest.  The Hyde amendment is strongly favorable with the American people; 68% of Americans, including 69% of women and 51% of pro-choice supporters, oppose the use of public funds for abortion. And even many pro-choice Democrats are in favor of Hyde as well, including Democratic vice presidential running mate Sen. Tim Kaine. Pro-life Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia had this to say when told of the Hyde platform plans, “That’s crazy. It’s something that I know most of the Democrats in West Virginia and most West Virginians would not agree with. I don’t either.” Despite this, the Democratic Committee is intent upon the inclusion of repealing the Hyde Amendment, as this would open up the floodgates of the availability of abortion.

Click HERE to the full op-ed.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     July 22, 2016

CONTACT: Andrew Shirley Shirley & Banister Public Affairs 703-739-5920/800-536-5920 Ashirley@sbpublicaffairs.com

Catholic SenAtor Tim Kaine’s Record on Life “Abysmal”

 

Washington, D.C. – Today, the March for Life Education & Defense Fund expressed disappointment in likely Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton’s choice for a running mate, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, who as a Governor and Senator has turned his back on common sense pro-life legislation.

“In her vice presidential pick Hillary Clinton had a chance to step back from the radical partnership she has made with the abortion industry,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life.  “By choosing Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) she has chosen a man who opposes even efforts to protect unborn babies at 20 weeks old and who doesn’t support efforts to ensure that babies born alive after a failed abortion get the treatment they need to live.

“Sen. Kaine speaks often of his Catholic faith yet ignores that faith’s dedication to the sanctity of human life.  He’d do well to heed the words of Pope Francis:

“Among the vulnerable for whom the church wishes to care with particular love and concern are unborn children, the most defenseless and innocent among us. Nowadays efforts are made to deny them their human dignity and to do with them whatever one pleases, taking their lives and passing laws preventing anyone from standing in the way of this. . . It is not ‘progressive’ to try to resolve problems by eliminating a human life…”  – Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium #213-214

“Sen. Kaine is not only Hillary Clinton’s choice for VP but also the choice of abortion giant Planned Parenthood. Clearly pro-lifers will have no voice in a Clinton presidency.”

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration on January 22, 1974, the first anniversary of the now-infamous Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world. The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion.

March for Life Action Vice President Tom McClusky is available for commentary. For more information, please contact Andrew Shirley at Ashirley@SBPublicAffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2016

CONTACT: Andrew Shirley Shirley & Banister Public Affairs 703-739-5920/800-536-5920 Ashirley@sbpublicaffairs.com

 

Washington, D.C. – Today the Republican National Convention voted to pass the most detailed pro-life Platform ever – in direct sharp contrast to the draft Democratic Platform which is the most pro-abortion Platform ever.  On the ground in Cleveland to assist the pro-life delegates was March for Life Action Vice President Tom McClusky.  Tom was trained to work on the platform by pro-family champion Phyllis Schlafly, the original author of the pro-life plank for the Republican Party.  Tom has been working on platforms since 2000 and March for Life Action partnered with FRC Action and Concerned Women for America, LAC on the current platform.

“The delegates deserve a lot of credit for creating this document which, in great detail, explains what the pro-life movement is for and just how radical the pro-abortion position is,” said March for Life Action Vice President Tom McClusky.  “For the first time ever the Republican Platform calls out abortion giant Planned Parenthood by name and says tax dollars should not go to subsidize the death industry.  In addition support for bans on dilation and extraction abortions as well as bans on sex selection and abortions based on disability are, for the first time, in the Platform.

Language defending the conscience rights of individuals and institutions was included as well, fitting after the successful vote on the Conscience Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.  In addition, the Republican Platform calls for protection against attacks on the Hyde Amendment.  Since the 1970’s the Hyde amendment has been the firewall preventing certain tax dollars being used to pay for abortions.  The current draft for the Democratic Platform actually calls for the elimination of any restrictions to direct taxpayer funding of abortions, a position opposed by a large majority of people of both parties.

The Democratic Platform delegates, scheduled to meet in a few weeks, should take the cue from their Republican opponents and embrace the election winning pro-life position.

”The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration on January 22, 1974, the first anniversary of the now-infamous Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world.  The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion.

March for Life Action Vice President Tom McClusky is available for commentary. For more information, please contact Andrew Shirley at Ashirley@SBPublicAffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2016

CONTACT: Andrew Shirley Shirley & Banister Public Affairs 703-739-5920/800-536-5920 Ashirley@sbpublicaffairs.com

Conscience Protection Act Passes House

Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass the Conscience Protection Act of 2016. This bill will protect healthcare providers and other entities who have moral or conscience objections to providing abortion coverage from being penalized for refusing to do so.

“During this time in our country’s history when Americans’ moral and conscience protections are under direct attack from the Administration and Supreme Court, we thank the House of Representatives for passing this just and necessary bill which will protect healthcare providers, small businesses, non-profits, and churches from being forced to cover abortion.” said Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. “Not only is this the right thing to do but a poll conducted over the weekend showed that the majority of Americans are not in favor of forcing healthcare workers or providers to perform or cover abortion (56% to 37%).”

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration on January 22, 1974, the first anniversary of the now-infamous Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world.  The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion.

Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education & Defense Fund is available for commentary. For more information, please contact Andrew Shirley at Ashirley@SBPublicAffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.

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