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Forget Kathleen Sebelius for HHS Date published: 2/11/2009
IN 2005, Time named Kansas Gov. Plenty. Despite her skills, Ms. Sebelius would be one of the most divisive nominees President Obama could pick. For along with her adept administrative abilities comes one of the most radical pro-abortion records of any governor. Ms. Sebelius, who claims she is "personally opposed" to abortion, has vetoed legislation establishing such moderate measures as parental notification, informed consent, and waiting periods. The latest measure to get the ax was one that would have given women the chance to see an ultrasound of their babies before an abortion. The governor also has an oddly close relationship with George Tiller, a Wichita doctor who brags on his Web site that he has performed more than 60,000 late-term abortions since 1973. He's now facing trial for 19 counts of performing illegal abortions. A major contributor to Democratic campaigns, Mr. Tiller has been fêted at the governor's mansion. Ms. Sebelius, who is Roman Catholic, has run afoul of her church over the abortion issue. Archbishop Joseph Naumann has forbidden her from "presenting herself for communion" until "she makes a public repudiation" of her support for the lethal procedure. From an administration bent on "unity of purpose over conflict and discord," a nod to Ms. Sebelius for HHS secretary would be nonsensical. Gallup notes that only 35 percent of Americans approved of Mr. Obama's decision to release funds for overseas abortions. But this nomination? "Conflict and discord," thy name is Sibelius.
that Judy Brown now ghostwrites for him.In the very unlikely event that the abortion issue derails Gov. Sebelius, she has an excellent chance of becoming the first Democratic Senator from Kansas in 50 years since she has proven to be an able governor.The Kansans, who are Protestant, do not give a rat's a** about what the Catholic hierarchy thinks. She will diminish the Republican majority and may have an outsized influence on national affairs (anyone remember Bob Dole?}
Mr. Akers, thanks for a great editorial regarding Gov. Sebelius and "Tiller, the baby killer" and their reprehensible stand against pre-born children and their "right to life." This editorial serves as counterbalance to those Dr. Mengele/Nazi like suckers who espouse the slaughter of pre-born children. Mr. Akers, I do hope the FLS continues to "pander" on behalf of nameless, helpless pre-born children.
"Pro-abortion" record? Governor Sebelius is taking a stand against States trying to whittle away women's Constitutional Rights! And you phrase that as "pro-abortion?" Who are you pandering to, Paul? Is it the FLS's "base" (those suckers who still pay for a subscription to read your ultra conservative, Taliban like views on how Government should subjugate women?
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