Democrats For Life of America

"Recent controversy about abortion and rape in this year's campaign show how crucial it is to recognize both that every child is a child of God, and that women facing crisis or unplanned pregnancies need vital social support.

Only one candidate in the Indiana senate race recognizes that fact: Joe Donnelly.

U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly has consistently shown compassion for women through his whole-life votes that provide support women during their pregnancies and support new parents with young children. He has voted to ensure that all Hoosiers can have access to well-paying jobs to provide for their families. But, more importantly he advocated for the Pregnant Women Support Act, which provided Indiana with $2 million to assist women facing unplanned or crisis pregnancies.

Joe Donnelly's record shows that he is the true pro-life, pro-women, pro-family candidate in this race."

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PRO-LIFE GROUP ENDORSES ERIC STEWART

IN THE 4TH CONGRESIONAL DISTRICT

Urges Tennessee Right to Life to also endorse Stewart

WASHINGTION, DC – October 17, 2012 - Today, Democrats For Life of America issued its endorsement of pro-life Democratic candidate Eric Stewart in the 4^th Congressional District of Tennessee.

“We are proud to endorse Senator Stewart,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life of America. “He understands and fully supports pro-life principles. In his public service career, Eric Stewart has always stood up for the least powerful and most vulnerable among us, including women facing unexpected pregnancies and their unborn children.”

Recent media reports on the Republican candidate, incumbent Congressman DesJarlais, indicate that he may not be a reliable pro-life voice. The Tennessee Conservative Union is calling on DesJarlais to resign because his actions were in direct opposition to his alleged pro-life stance.  Pro-life voters should be fully informed for the November election, which is why DFLA is encouraging other pro-life groups to join them in support Eric Stewart.

“The Tennessee Conservative Union has taking the right stance by asking DesJarlais to resign. Pro-lifers have an opportunity to elect a true pro-life representative,’ said Day.  “We are asking the Tennessee Right to Life and other pro-life groups to join us in supporting Eric Stewart. ,” said Day. “He is a solid pro-life candidate and deserves the endorsement and support from groups who share our pro-life views.”

Democrats for Life of America

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MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Day

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Defeating DesJarlais Should be a Priority for the Pro-Life Movement

 WASHINGTION, DC – So-called Pro-life Republican Congressman and doctor Scott DesJarlais could lose his medical license for an affair he had with a patient.  Transcripts from a divorce from his wife revealed that he encouraged his mistress to abort their child.   Democrats For Life of America urges all pro-life voters and groups to withdrawal their support for Republican Congressman DesJarlais and send the contributions and support to help elect pro-life advocate Eric Stewart.

“The fact that the Congressman urged a mistress to have an abortion disqualifies him from claiming the pro-life label.  We urge all pro-life advocates and pro-life voters to immediately withdrawal their support from DesJarlais.  There is only one pro-life candidate in the race and that person is Eric Stewart,” said Executive Director Kristen Day.  “We need pro-life advocates in Congress who not only vote pro-life, but adhere to pro-life principles.”

Washington, DC – A strong Democratic Platform would be a “Big Tent” platform that fully reflects the rich diversity of Democratic voters. The draft platform released yesterday is greatly weakened by its failure to recognize the party’s pro-life constituency.  Democrats For Life of America asks for Big Tent language in the platform that welcomes both pro-choice and pro-life voters.

Almost one-third of all Democrats self-identify as pro-life.  In the 2008 Election, about one-quarter of Obama’s supporters self-identified as pro-life.   These numbers are not trivial; they exceed many prominent and well-represented constituencies in the party.  Electoral success for the party nationwide will depend on the enthusiasm of all Democrats, including pro-life Democrats.

“For the good of the Democratic Party, we will continue to advocate that the platform language should reflect the true diversity of views within the Democratic Party,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats For Life of America. "Our message is simple: If you are pro-life and a Democrat, you can make a difference, thus the case for recognition. Inclusion can make a critical difference in this fall’s election.