Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: WATCH: Bernie Sanders Says 'I Don't Know' When Asked About a Major Abortion Rights Issue [View all]stuffmatters
(2,574 posts)132. Yes, plus "abortion has been legal for nearly 50 years, why would you even ask this?"
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
192 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
WATCH: Bernie Sanders Says 'I Don't Know' When Asked About a Major Abortion Rights Issue [View all]
George II
May 2019
OP
I agree. I read the news avidly, and no mention of this issue. Frankly, I wouldn't know how to
CharleyDog
May 2019
#53
Here is how to discuss it. DON'T It is nobody's business why a woman wants an abortion.
wasupaloopa
May 2019
#77
In 2013 he was saying Democrats were getting "hung up" on abortion and gay marriage issues
ehrnst
May 2019
#118
That's a go to perjorative of his.... I WISH Planned Parenthood and the Black Congressional Caucus
ehrnst
May 2019
#188
Let's ask Bernie if he ever voted for the Hyde amendment. Or worked on legislation to prevent
50 Shades Of Blue
May 2019
#7
Selective abortion is widely used in India, where it affects female birth rates, which has not
emmaverybo
May 2019
#65
If a candidate is that vulnerable to a 'gotcha' question that was so easily defused
ehrnst
May 2019
#155
If Sanders had women's backs ...he would have had an answer. The truth is in my opinion,
Demsrule86
May 2019
#146
In Principle, I Concur But There Are (Otherwise Flippable) Center-Right Voters Who'd Want An Answer
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#31
You think that a Democratic politician should be reinforcing fallacies from the anti-choice
ehrnst
May 2019
#59
Fallacious Or Not, Some Voters Want An Answer And He Pursued Those Voters
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#62
Are you now trying to claim that Sanders reinforced that fallacy to "pursue those voters?"
ehrnst
May 2019
#66
Since Your Candidate Passed On The Faux News Appearance, We'll Have To Differ On Strategy
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#90
Simply say a woman has a right to an abortion and does not need to tell us the reason. In other
wasupaloopa
May 2019
#82
The Title Of This Thread Cherry Picked His Answer And I Responded, Nothing More (n/t)
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#63
Show me the masses of women seeking abortion due to not wanting a certain sex.
Nuggets
May 2019
#112
Not what I said. He tried to answer a question he clearly didn't know the answer to
ehrnst
May 2019
#54
Yeah, his response was as insightful and substantive as "...hanging out on street corners."
LanternWaste
May 2019
#168
It's an issue that I care mightily about. I just wish that more candidates did as well. (nt)
ehrnst
May 2019
#124
Please highlight where he claimed it was an "important issue" that needed dealt with.
Autumn
May 2019
#167
Glance At The Responses To This Thread And You'll See It's Surely A Concern For Some People
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#51
He didn't thread any needle. He reinforced a right wing anti-choice fallacy by agreeing with
ehrnst
May 2019
#56
It is away to prevent abortion so it qualifies. The reason Sanders will not be the nominee is
Demsrule86
May 2019
#147
This is not about Bernie. NBC should block Todd from interviewing ANY of our candidates.
stuffmatters
May 2019
#131
It was used extensively in China back when the government mandated only one child.
greatauntoftriplets
May 2019
#81
Yes, plus "abortion has been legal for nearly 50 years, why would you even ask this?"
stuffmatters
May 2019
#132
I've noticed that too. He has little patience with women interviewers/reporters...
NurseJackie
May 2019
#172
He had no idea about this, did he? It's not a 'concern' for anyone but pro-forced birthers.
ehrnst
May 2019
#24
"In particular, proponents of sex-selective abortion bans cite limited and inconclusive evidence
ehrnst
May 2019
#45
It's moments like this that illustrate to me how out-of-his-league he really is....
NurseJackie
May 2019
#73
I know, right! It's crazy! This tells me that he's unqualified for the job.
NurseJackie
May 2019
#89
I know someone else who cried "gotcha question!" everytime they were unprepared:
NYC Liberal
May 2019
#100
Which has made him one of most successful legislators. What's wrong with that?
George Eliot
May 2019
#169
Maybe he's been a little bit busy lately and forgot this is the United States.
betsuni
May 2019
#141
His lack of interest in preparing for the race indicates, to me, breathtaking arrogance.
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#159
And it's not that I'm looking for a glib candidate who has an answer for everything. A candidate
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#161
Yep. I think it was a status quo politician sidestep around a topic he didn't know about.
ehrnst
May 2019
#182
There is nothing 'reasonable' about promoting a RW talking point that is fallacious
ehrnst
May 2019
#176
"His astonishing ignorance after 3 decades in office" --- Well said. Thank you!
NurseJackie
May 2019
#183
Did they then go on to tell you that "women having abortions for sex selection" is
ehrnst
May 2019
#186