Senate Republicans Sniping At Tuberville’s DOD Abortion Protest Are Cowardly Fools
Defending the Unborn: Tuberville Takes a Stand
It’s a sad reflection on the state of our country when defending the lives of unborn babies is considered “controversial.” But what’s equally disturbing is the cowardice displayed by many so-called “pro-life” Republicans when it comes to fighting for the issue when and where it matters.
That’s what Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is up against as he attempts to prevent his Senate GOP colleagues from siding with Democrats to kill his protest of the Pentagon’s radical abortion policy.
Using his position on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Tuberville has been slow-walking the military promotions that require Senate confirmation, in protest of the Pentagon’s use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to pay for Defense Department employees’ abortion-related travel expenses. Rather than allow the committee to confirm a large number of military nominations “en masse,” the Alabama Republican’s protest forces the body to vote on each nomination one at a time.
Despite possessing the power to bring these nominations to the Senate floor for a vote, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats have regularly attacked Tuberville, baselessly accusing him of jeopardizing “national security” and “military readiness.”
But it’s not just Democrats smearing Tuberville for fighting an unlawful policy and defending the unborn. Last week, several GOP senators led by Alaska’s Dan Sullivan took to the Senate floor to lambast Tuberville for his protest and call for an end to the hold on mass-confirming Biden’s military nominees.
Amid reports that GOP senators are colluding with Democrats to change Senate procedures to neuter Tuberville’s protest, the Alabama Republican is now attempting to keep his Republican colleagues from betraying conservative voters. During a Tuesday Senate GOP conference, Tuberville distributed an informational packet explaining why so-called “solutions” suggested by some of his colleagues would fail to stop the Pentagon’s extreme policy.
Among these “non-feasible proposals” is a resolution proposed by Senate Democrats that would effectively allow the upper chamber to “circumvent [Tuberville’s] holds for all but the most senior nominees” by lowering the “threshold for cloture to a ‘majority of the Senators voting.’” This maneuver— which requires the approval of 60 senators — would permit the Senate to “consider these nominees en bloc” and allow the Pentagon’s unlawful policy to remain in place.
Another proposal the packet explains is ill-advised would be for Senate Republicans to file a lawsuit against the Defense Department. As noted in the packet, however, it remains unclear “who would have standing for such a lawsuit” and is “unlikely” a court would determine that senators would have “standing in such a challenge.” More importantly, the proposal would “likely” allow the Pentagon policy to remain in effect.
Tuberville also insists the suggestion to limit his protest to solely civilian nominees is non-feasible due to the small number of DOD civilians up for nomination and the fact that such a proposal would allow the agency’s abortion fetish to continue.
The packet produced by Tuberville also laid out possible resolutions to the matter, including the option that the Pentagon revoke its abortion policy and the option that the Senate and President Biden approve the House-passed defense bill that rescinds the Pentagon’s pro-abortion guidance. Tuberville also pointed out that the Senate could continue individual roll call votes on nominees until the DOD stops subsidizing abortion-related travel for its employees.
A lack of consensus among GOP senators following Tuesday’s meeting provoked ire from Sullivan, who ran to the press to whine about Tuberville’s defense of the unborn and pledged to once again go to the Senate floor to attack the Alabama Republican. While speaking with Punchbowl News’ Andrew Desiderio, the Alaska senator reportedly dropped the f-bomb while claiming “Arguments that [Tuberville’s protest isn’t] impacting moral and readiness are not serious.”
Republicans Ignore Facts and Their Voters
There’s no excuse for Sullivan and Co. — all of whom represent red states — going out of their way to attack Tuberville for taking a stand against the Biden administration’s unlawful and demonic policy.
As noted in the informational packet Tuberville provided to Senate Republicans, the DOD’s predictions that its abortion policy would “impact 4,000 service members” turned out to be false, as unofficial reports purportedly show “approximately 12 service members have used [it] to date.” Even the Pentagon was forced to admit it doesn’t “have any data on women being deterred from joining the military for fear of being stationed at an installation or base in a state or nation” that limits the killing of unborn babies.
Not only are these senators ignoring basic facts and the will of their constituents; they’re also shunning the voices of thousands of military veterans speaking out in support of Tuberville’s hold. Most U.S. service members don’t join the military to inflict a political agenda on the American people. They sign up to protect their fellow countrymen and the U.S. Constitution.
If Sullivan and his GOP comrades bothered to listen to their voters instead of the D.C. consultant class, they might realize their little stunt is viewed as nothing more than a total surrender on the issue. But that kind of introspection requires a level of self-awareness most D.C. Republicans don’t care to possess.
What actions can conservative voters take to support Tuberville’s protest and ensure the protection of the voices of the unborn
Ors on how to address Tuberville’s protest has prevented any meaningful action from being taken. While some senators, such as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, have publicly supported Tuberville’s efforts to defend the unborn, others have taken a more compromising stance. This division within the Republican party not only undermines Tuberville’s protest, but also sends a message to conservative voters that their elected officials are not willing to take a strong stand on the issue.
It is crucial for the Republican party to present a united front in defending the unborn. As the party that is often associated with being pro-life, Republicans have a responsibility to fight for the rights of the most vulnerable members of society. In a time when abortion rights are being expanded and defended at every turn, Tuberville’s protest offers a glimmer of hope for those who value the sanctity of life.
It is disheartening to see Republican senators capitulating to the demands of Democrats and the pressure from the media and interest groups. The unborn deserve champions who are willing to take a principled stand, even in the face of criticism and backlash. Tuberville’s protest may be inconvenient for his colleagues, but it is a small price to pay in the fight for the sanctity of life.
As Tuberville continues to push for his protest and defend the unborn, it is crucial that conservative voters rally behind him and support his efforts. Contacting senators and urging them to stand with Tuberville is an important step in ensuring that the voices of the unborn are heard and protected.
This is not just about policy or politics. It is about defending the most basic human right – the right to life. The unborn have no voice, no ability to fight for their own survival. It is up to us, as responsible citizens and as advocates for the vulnerable, to stand up and defend them.
Tommy Tuberville’s protest is a reminder that our elected officials have a duty to fight for what is right, even when it is unpopular. It is a call to action for all Americans who believe in the sanctity of life. Let us support Tuberville in his stand and demand that our leaders defend the unborn.
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