{"id":2047504,"date":"2023-09-28T00:13:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T04:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-republican-debate-desantis-and-christie-unapologetic-on-abortion-policy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T00:15:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T04:15:35","slug":"second-republican-debate-desantis-and-christie-unapologetic-on-abortion-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-republican-debate-desantis-and-christie-unapologetic-on-abortion-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis and Christie stand firm on abortion policy in second GOP debate."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsecond-republican-debate-desantis-and-christie-unapologetic-on-abortion-policy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2047504&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former Gov. Chris Christie Clash on Abortion Policy<\/h2>\n<p>During the highly \u200danticipated 2024 election Republican primary debate in\u2064 California, Gov. Ron DeSantis\u200c and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie engaged in a fiery exchange over abortion policy. The debate was nothing short of intense.<\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis Stands Firm on Abortion Ban<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. DeSantis proudly\u200b defended the controversial ban \u2064on abortion after six weeks gestation that he recently \u200dsigned into law in Florida. With unwavering conviction, he emphasized his \u200cability to win over swing voters by \u200dleading with purpose.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I reject this notion that pro-lifers \u200bare responsible for midterm\u200b defeats,&#8221; DeSantis passionately declared in response to a moderator&#8217;s\u2063 question about winning over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-barone-fundamentals-from-covid-to-crime-favor-republicans\/\" title=\"Michael Barone: Fundamentals, from COVID to Crime, Favor Republicans\">pro-abortion-rights voters<\/a> in swing states like \u200cArizona.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis also took the\u200b opportunity to challenge former President Donald Trump, who criticized Florida&#8217;s six-week ban as\u200d a &#8220;mistake&#8221;\u2062 and a &#8220;terrible thing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The former \u2063president is missing in action tonight. He&#8217;s had a lot to say about that. He should \u2063be here explaining his comments \u2063and justifying why he believes pro-life protections\u200d are somehow a terrible thing,&#8221; DeSantis boldly stated. &#8220;I want \u200chim to look into the eyes of \u2063those who have fought\u2063 tirelessly for this cause.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It&#8217;s\u200b worth\u2063 noting that DeSantis faced backlash from anti-abortion Republicans after the previous debate \u200bfor not\u200d clarifying his stance on federal limits for abortion.<\/p>\n<h3>Christie&#8217;s Strong\u2062 Opposition to Abortion<\/h3>\n<p>Former Gov. Chris Christie also took a firm stance against abortion, \u200bhighlighting his track record of bridging the partisan divide on this contentious issue.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This is where\u200d the fight gets tough for\u200c Republicans. These are the states \u200dwe need to win \u200dif we want to reclaim the White House,&#8221; Christie \u2064emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Christie proudly shared that during his tenure as governor, he denied federal funding for Planned Parenthood \u200con 14 occasions, firmly believing that \u2064abortion is a matter of states&#8217; rights.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We have \u200bfought tirelessly against Roe vs. Wade for decades, advocating for states to have the power to \u200cmake these decisions,&#8221; Christie explained. &#8220;So,\u2064 in these states, we need a leader who can effectively \u2062communicate and \u200dmake people understand that being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-republican-debate-desantis-and-christie-unapologetic-on-abortion-policy\/\" title=\"DeSantis and Christie stand firm on abortion policy in second GOP debate.\">pro-life means supporting life<\/a>\u2062 throughout its entirety, not just during the\u2063 nine months in the womb.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Unfortunately, Christie did not have the opportunity to address abortion-related questions during the previous debate in August. Other candidates \u200con the stage were\u2062 also not asked about their stance on abortion.<\/p>\n<p>For \u2063more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to\u200d visit \u200bThe Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2064is former Gov. Christie&#8217;s stance\u200c on abortion, and why has he been \u2062accused\u200b of being inconsistent on the issue?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c Sident Christie&#8217;s stance on abortion,\u200c accusing him of being \u200dinconsistent\u2062 and lacking a clear position on the issue.<\/p>\n<h3>Christie Defends His Record<\/h3>\n<p>In response, former Gov. Christie\u200b defended his record on abortion, highlighting his efforts to find common ground and prioritize the health and well-being of women. He argued that a total ban on abortion would only \u2064lead to unsafe,\u2063 back-alley procedures and put women&#8217;s lives at risk.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;While I \u200crespect Gov. DeSantis&#8217; conviction, I believe we need to find a middle ground that respects\u200c the \u200crights of both \u200cwomen and unborn children,&#8221; Christie firmly stated during the debate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Christie went on to emphasize the importance of allowing exceptions for cases of rape, incest, and when the mother&#8217;s life is at risk, going against DeSantis&#8217; strict ban without any exceptions.<\/p>\n<h3>A Divided\u200d Republican Party<\/h3>\n<p>The clash between DeSantis and\u2064 Christie highlights the ongoing \u200bdivision \u200cwithin the Republican Party on the issue of abortion. While there are strong advocates for a complete ban on abortion, others argue for \u2063the importance of \u200dallowing exceptions and providing access to safe and legal procedures.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2064divergence in opinions is not new. It reflects the broader discussions and disagreements within the party about the role of \u200cgovernment in personal decisions and the balance between protecting individual liberties and\u200d ensuring public welfare.<\/p>\n<h3>The Desire \u2063for Unity<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the\u200d heated exchange, both \u2064DeSantis\u200b and Christie acknowledged the importance of unity within the \u2064Republican Party. They reiterated their commitment to \u2062working together, regardless of their differences, in order to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-substitute-for-victory-desantis-calls-on-conservatives-to-wield-their-political-power\/\" title=\"\u2018No Substitute for Victory\u2019: DeSantis Calls on Conservatives to Wield Their Political Power\">achieve conservative goals<\/a>\u2063 and defeat the Democratic nominee \u2064in\u200c the\u2064 general\u200d election.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We may have differences on certain issues, but we\u2064 share \u2064a common goal: advancing conservative values and principles,&#8221; DeSantis stated.<\/p>\n<p>Christie echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for Republicans to focus on \u200bfinding common ground and presenting a united front to voters.<\/p>\n<h3>The Broader Policy Debate<\/h3>\n<p>While the abortion policy debate was at the \u200cforefront of the exchange between \u200bDeSantis and Christie, it is\u2064 just one piece of a larger conversation on healthcare, women&#8217;s rights,\u2063 and individual liberties.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of this\u2063 debate will be crucial for \u200dRepublican voters as they consider their options for\u200b the 2024 primary election. The differing positions and approaches to abortion\u200b policy will undoubtedly shape the\u200d trajectory of the Republican Party and its appeal \u2063to voters across the country.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062the primary race continues, it \u200cis clear \u200bthat the \u2063discussion on abortion policy \u200dwill\u2062 remain a contentious one, with\u2064 candidates expected to stake their positions and defend them fervently.<\/p>\n<h3>The Impact on the General Election<\/h3>\n<p>The clash between DeSantis and \u2063Christie \u2063also has implications for the general election. As\u200c the\u200b Republican nominee goes head-to-head with the Democratic candidate, their stance on\u2063 abortion policy will be a deciding factor\u200d for many\u200b voters, particularly those who prioritize\u200b women&#8217;s rights and reproductive health.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2062remains to be seen how the Republican Party will reconcile its differing \u200dviews \u200don abortion and present a coherent platform that appeals \u200cto a broad range \u200bof voters. This \u200cclash between \u2064DeSantis and Christie may be just the beginning of a larger debate within the party, one that \u200cwill shape the outcome of the primary and ultimately\u2062 the general election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and ex-NJ Gov. Chris Christie clashed over abortion policy in the 2024 GOP primary debate. DeSantis defended his Florida law banning abortion after six weeks, asserting his ability to secure support from swing voters. 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