Rand Paul Endorsed By Pro-Life Women's Group

[Orwell1984]

A pro-life conservative women's political action committee that promotes what it calls "biblical values" has endorsed Bowling Green eye doctor Rand Paul for U.S. Senate.

In a statement released Wednesday, Concerned Women for America called Paul a "strong man of faith and of conviction." Paul is seeking the GOP nomination for the seat held by fellow Republican Jim Bunning, who is retiring.

Beverly LaHaye, founder and chairman of the Concerned Women PAC, cited Paul's financial support as one reason her group is backing Paul.

Paul has been using Internet fundraisers that also helped finance his father's presidential race last year. Last week, he banked an additional $236,000 for his Senate campaign in one day, bringing his total contributions to nearly $1.7 million heading into next year's primary.

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http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/80051267.html

Of course, it's good news that Rand Paul is gaining support. But the part, "Concerned Women PAC, cited Paul's financial support as one reason her group is backing Paul," kind of made me laugh a little. So this particular religious group backs candidates on "moral grounds", but moral grounds aren't the only criteria apparently. The candidate has to have strong financial backing. So I assume that if Grayson raised more money than Rand Paul then this "biblical values" group would give Grayson more consideration....

Nonetheless, I'm glad Rand Paul is gaining support regardless of what the reasoning may be...

 

[amisspelledword]

he'll raise more and more as he becomes more and more likely to be the
GOP pick

 

[sofia]

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http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/80051267.html

Of course, it's good news that Rand Paul is gaining support. But the part, "Concerned Women PAC, cited Paul's financial support as one reason her group is backing Paul," kind of made me laugh a little. So this particular religious group backs candidates on "moral grounds", but moral grounds aren't the only criteria apparently. The candidate has to have strong financial backing. So I assume that if Grayson raised more money than Rand Paul then this "biblical values" group would give Grayson more consideration....

Nonetheless, I'm glad Rand Paul is gaining support regardless of what the reasoning may be...

LaHaye's comment taken out of context and misrepresented. Here's what she actually said....

“Rand Paul is a strong man of faith and of conviction,” said Beverly LaHaye, founder and chairman of Concerned Women PAC.

“Rand is strongly pro-life, and has pledged his support for federal measures to end abortion.
Additionally, Rand is pro-parental rights, and will fight to get the federal government out of the business of indoctrinating our children with the liberal agenda, and will fight for both alternative schools and home schools.
We endorsed Rand over all others in the race, because not only is he right on issues, but also because I am convinced he is the most likely candidate to stand up and fight for these issues in the Senate.
Rand Paul is not beholden to a party or any establishment. He is a fighter, and our issues need more than just another vote in the coming years.

With his strong grassroots support as well as the financial backing he has received, there is no doubt in my mind that Rand is in a great position to win this race for conservatives.

It is for these many reasons, that we proudly endorse the pro-life, pro-freedom, pro-constitution small government champion, Dr. Rand Paul, to be the next senator from the state of Kentucky.”

 

[Orwell1984]

LaHaye's comment taken out of context and misrepresented. Here's what she actually said....

“Rand Paul is a strong man of faith and of conviction,” said Beverly LaHaye, founder and chairman of Concerned Women PAC.

“Rand is strongly pro-life, and has pledged his support for federal measures to end abortion.
Additionally, Rand is pro-parental rights, and will fight to get the federal government out of the business of indoctrinating our children with the liberal agenda, and will fight for both alternative schools and home schools.
We endorsed Rand over all others in the race, because not only is he right on issues, but also because I am convinced he is the most likely candidate to stand up and fight for these issues in the Senate.
Rand Paul is not beholden to a party or any establishment. He is a fighter, and our issues need more than just another vote in the coming years.

With his strong grassroots support as well as the financial backing he has received, there is no doubt in my mind that Rand is in a great position to win this race for conservatives.

It is for these many reasons, that we proudly endorse the pro-life, pro-freedom, pro-constitution small government champion, Dr. Rand Paul, to be the next senator from the state of Kentucky.”

Wow, ok, I stand corrected. The article that I was quoting misrepresented the situation and took it out of context. The full quote that you just gave makes it sound a whole lot better. Thank you for clearing that up

With a video like the following, you can at least understand my cynicism:
YouTube - SA@TAC - The Scam of Social Conservatism

 

[randolphfuller]

Since Rand Paul claims to support only legislation where the Constitution contains a specific groant of power to Congress, upon which specific grant of power does he base the pledge to make abortion a federal crime?

 

[Orwell1984]

Abortion

Since Rand Paul claims to support only legislation where the Constitution contains a specific groant of power to Congress, upon which specific grant of power does he base the pledge to make abortion a federal crime?

That's a good question. I'm not a constitutional scholar, but I believe murder is dealt with at the state level. All the federal government can do is decide how murder is defined (I think). A fundamental question like, "When does human life begin?" should and would be dealt with at the Supreme Court. The whole abortion argument seems to revolve around when human life begins.

I could be totally wrong here. So feel free to correct me, anybody...

 

[TheTyke]

He didn't claim to make it a federal crime, he supports federal measures. There's a difference...

Probably the Sanctity of Life Act (Ron's bill) which defines life as beginning at conception and the We The People Act (technically a federal act limiting court jurisdiction and overturning Roe v. Wade) Note that when Republicans had control of congress, they didn't cosponsor these or help Ron get them through. This almost makes me think most of them just used pro-life issues to get votes...

For years the idea of stacking the supreme court or amending the Constitution have been held up as the answer. Maybe some forms of amendment he might support, but 36+ years later and 50 million dead, I have to see these as distractions. They'll never pass.

My understanding is the courts were never meant to have the power they have today. They're unelected, in there for life, and should not be making such sweeping decisions that effect life and death?

 

[samforpaul]

LaHaye's comment taken out of context and misrepresented. Here's what she actually said....

“Rand Paul is a strong man of faith and of conviction,” said Beverly LaHaye, founder and chairman of Concerned Women PAC.

“Rand is strongly pro-life, and has pledged his support for federal measures to end abortion.
Additionally, Rand is pro-parental rights, and will fight to get the federal government out of the business of indoctrinating our children with the liberal agenda, and will fight for both alternative schools and home schools.
We endorsed Rand over all others in the race, because not only is he right on issues, but also because I am convinced he is the most likely candidate to stand up and fight for these issues in the Senate.
Rand Paul is not beholden to a party or any establishment. He is a fighter, and our issues need more than just another vote in the coming years.

With his strong grassroots support as well as the financial backing he has received, there is no doubt in my mind that Rand is in a great position to win this race for conservatives.

It is for these many reasons, that we proudly endorse the pro-life, pro-freedom, pro-constitution small government champion, Dr. Rand Paul, to be the next senator from the state of Kentucky.”

Thanks for clearing that up, Sophia. I'm afraid there will be others that misconstrue it and use it in a twisted way. Haven't we learned yet to take caution in how the media represents things?

 

[sofia]

Thanks for clearing that up, Sophia. I'm afraid there will be others that misconstrue it and use it in a twisted way. Haven't we learned yet to take caution in how the media represents things?

Like Ben Franklin (or was it George Washington) who said:

"Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagment of anyone."