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The Globe, Scott Brown, and abortion

Today's Globe profile of would-be US Senator Scott Brown is a fascinating read--largely for its revelation that, as a young adult, Brown had a pretty tough and troubled life. (Brown's relish in recounting his own physical fitness is interesting, too.)

I wonder, though, if reporter Brian Mooney struck the right note in describing Brown's stance on abortion rights. Writes Mooney: "On abortion rights, Brown is basically in favor but with nuance." He then quotes Brown on the subject:

"Roe v. Wade is the law of the land, and I don’t plan on overturning it, but I’ve always felt that, you know, I’m against partial-birth abortions and believe in parental consent, a strong parental notification law,’’ Brown said, adding that he would not apply an abortion rights litmus test in Supreme Court confirmations.

Brown is right: Roe v. Wade *is* the law of the land--but stating that isn't the same thing as saying that's a good thing. What's more, Brown's lack of a plan to overturn Roe v. Wade could be an acknowledgment of what's possible, rather than what he thinks should be in an ideal world.

I've emailed Brown's press secretary to ask of calling him "bascially in favor" of abortion rights is accurate or not. I'll provide his response when I hear back.

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5 Comments

  • spilot113 said:

    Oh, puh-leese Adam, give it a rest.

    November 21, 2009 1:44 PM
  • Adam Reilly said:

    Spilot, can you elaborate?

    November 21, 2009 2:14 PM
  • publius said:

    Was Chicago School Board President Michael Scott Snitching On Valarie Jarrett?

    Tuesday, November 17, 2009

    Chicago, IL—Was it a suicide or cover-up murder that took Chicago School Board President Michael Scott’s life?

    Currently Chicago police are looking at every angle. Despite the Cook County Medical Examiner’s ruling of suicide the police investigation continues.

    The area of interest was a corruption probe of Scott’s land acquisition in hope of a hugely profitable expected condemnation for the anticipated 2016 Olympics. Barack Obama insiders including Valerie Jarrett stood to make millions had Chicago been awarded the games. Jarrett is a senior advisor and assistant to Obama.

    Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey took unusual steps to influence the Olympic Committee which turned down Chicago in the very first vote.

    Not only did Scott have his personal fortune at stake he was under investigation over the conflict of interest.

    One insider tells Crimefile News that Scott was cooperating with authorities in their probe and had given information on Jarrett and others.

    The corruption trail leads straight to the Whitehouse. Unfortunately the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Cook County State’s and Attorney, Illinois Attorney General are all friendly to the Whitehouse. A special prosecutor needs to be appointed and given manpower along with funding to resolve this mess.

    Chicago police homicide investigators have the ball in their court right now. It remains to be seen if this investigation will be shut down.

    Somehow this story evokes the memory of Vincent Foster and Hillary Clinton. Did Hillary Clinton locate and destroy the Presidential Order to suspend the Posse Comitatus provision of our Constitution? Vince Foster reportedly had possession of the Clinton Whitehouse order to enable the use of the military against the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas.

    There are over 1400 stories on this blog go to the main page at www.crimefilenews.com

    November 21, 2009 6:48 PM
  • spilot113 said:

    Seems like you are trying to create a controversy where there is none.

    November 24, 2009 9:46 PM
  • Adam Reilly said:

    Thanks for checking back in, Spilot. That wasn't my intention. The Globe description didn't seem to jibe with Brown's words, which made me wonder if Brown might be taking a Romney-esque approach--i.e., allowing the Boston media to develop one picture of his views while also leaving some wiggle room for a future shift. I've made repeated efforts to get clarification from Brown's spokesman and haven't heard back, so I'm still wondering.

    December 2, 2009 10:59 AM

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