Staff Reports
Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, appears to have taken the term “pro-choice” to a new and absurd level, claiming he is so committed to radical abortion policies that even Nancy Pelosi had to tell him to dial it back. The governor prides himself on his progressive credentials, but one has to wonder just how extreme is too extreme, especially when he can make the former House Speaker look like a moderate.
While taking the stage at a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party convention, Walz bragged that his pro-abortion record was so substantial that even the high priestess of abortion rights told him to ease off a bit. The fact that a Democrat can out-radicalize Pelosi is a head-scratcher, but it seems the left’s race to the bottom knows no bounds. He openly champions his allegiance to Planned Parenthood, which has become synonymous with the abortion industry, and doesn’t shy away from making it part of his political platform. But one must question—what exactly is “reproductive freedom” if it allows for the termination of life even up to birth?
Gov. Tim Walz is so extreme on abortion that Nancy Pelosi once told him that he needs to “tone it down” & be more moderate.
Don’t vote for the ticket that will allow babies to die up until the moment of birth, and in some cases, even after birth. pic.twitter.com/FjtlEepfPg
— Kristan Hawkins (@KristanHawkins) August 6, 2024
Walz has gone the extra mile to embed abortion rights into Minnesota’s constitution, a move some might rightfully say resembles the policies of countries with abominable human rights records. This is not mere conjecture; groups such as Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life have equated his stance to those of North Korea and China, countries notorious for their draconian policies. If Walz’s idea of progressivism means ushering in a climate of unrestricted abortion, it’s both appalling and alarming.
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has left states to craft their laws on this contentious issue. As 2024 approaches, several states will vote on abortion-related amendments. In Missouri, a proposed change could dismantle the state’s almost-total ban on the procedure, while Florida voters are being offered a weigh-in on whether to allow birth-on-demand or stick with their current six-week ban. It’s a twisted election issue that could sway the balance of power in Congress.
Polling provides a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, revealing that only a measly 12 percent of voters list abortion as their top concern for the upcoming election. Even among Democrats, a significant chunk seems more pragmatic about their voting criteria as only 22 percent of them say the candidate’s abortion stance holds the key to their support. Interestingly, nearly half of Republicans believe that there should be legal access to abortion in most cases but aren’t likely to defect to a party that champions an outright slaughter of the unborn over a single issue.
In a political landscape overrun by radicalism and absurdity, Walz’s quest for the most extreme abortion agenda is hardly a surprise. However, it does serve as a wake-up call for Americans to vote with their values, steering clear of those who advocate for such alarming positions that make a mockery of compassion and common sense.
