{"id":2091490,"date":"2023-11-06T05:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T10:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/susan-wilds-moderate-abortion-stance-nearly-cost-her-an-election-now-shes-taking-plan-b\/"},"modified":"2023-11-06T05:19:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T10:19:50","slug":"susan-wilds-moderate-abortion-stance-nearly-cost-her-an-election-now-shes-taking-plan-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/susan-wilds-moderate-abortion-stance-nearly-cost-her-an-election-now-shes-taking-plan-b\/","title":{"rendered":"Susan Wild&#8217;s previous moderate stance on abortion almost led to her losing the election. However, she is now adopting a new approach."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">44<\/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%2Fsusan-wilds-moderate-abortion-stance-nearly-cost-her-an-election-now-shes-taking-plan-b%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=2091490&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>Rep. Susan Wild\u2064 (D., Pa.)<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<figure><figcaption>Rep. Susan Wild\u2064 (D., Pa.) (Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>Five years ago, congresswoman Susan Wild distanced\u2063 herself from a population control group that has called for families to be &#8220;taxed to the hilt&#8221; for &#8220;irresponsible breeding.&#8221; But the Pennsylvania Democrat has quietly restored ties to the organization and \u2064praised it for &#8220;thoughtful and relentless advocacy&#8221; on the abortion issue.<\/p>\n<p>Wild <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z8GL0ODcLTY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delivered<\/a> \u2063a keynote address in April for Population Connection, an advocacy group \u200blaunched by Paul Ehrlich, a controversial activist who has said\u2063 abortion \u2062is a &#8220;highly effective weapon in\u2064 the armory of\u200c population control.&#8221; Population Connection, formerly known\u200c as Zero Population \u2062Growth, has urged government funding for abortion\u2064 and <a href=\"https:\/\/documents.law.yale.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/beforeroe2nded_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">asserted<\/a> that &#8220;irresponsible people who have more \u2063than two children should be taxed to the hilt for the privilege of irresponsible \u200dbreeding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Wild praised Population Connection\u2019s &#8220;incredibly important&#8221; work \u200din a virtual chat from her home, a far cry\u2064 from last year while \u2063she conducted an interview \u200cfrom <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/democrats\/susan-gone-wild-pennsylvania-dem-zooms-into-campaign-event-while-driving-video-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">behind\u200d the wheel<\/a> of a fast-moving car.<\/p>\n<p>Wild\u2019s affiliation with Population Connection has caused her political headaches before. In August 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/politics\/dem-candidate-deletes-tweet-touting-endorsement-abortion-advocacy-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">she deleted<\/a> \u2062a social media \u200dpost \u200bthanking Population Connection for its endorsement after backlash over the group\u2019s advocacy for abortion and population control. Wild\u2019s campaign at the time said the endorsement was a &#8220;distraction&#8221; from her campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Wild, who narrowly won\u2062 her race last year,\u2063 acknowledged in her keynote speech that\u2063 she represents &#8220;one of \u2063the more challenging Democratic districts in Pennsylvania.&#8221; The congresswoman attributed her win to\u200d Democrats mobilized by the Supreme Court\u2019s <em>Dobbs<\/em> decision that overturned <em>Roe <\/em>v.<em> Wade<\/em>. &#8220;I can attribute many wins of Democratic incumbents, including myself, in part to \u200cthe <em>Dobbs<\/em> decision,&#8221;\u2062 she said.<\/p>\n<p>In touting Population Connection, Wild backs a group that aims to spread its pro-abortion, pro-population control message to K-12 \u2062and college students across the country. The group <a href=\"https:\/\/populationconnection.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">says<\/a> it develops &#8220;K-12 curricula and secondary education materials for teachers and \u2064professors so they can easily incorporate population studies into their classes.&#8221; Last month it hosted an event to help &#8220;teachers in classrooms across the U.S. teach their students about \u2062population and the upcoming 8 billion milestone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A major part\u2062 of Population Connection\u2019s \u2064message is that abortion will help maintain low birth \u200drates, which it argues will help the \u2062environment and curbs climate change. It recently hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CuXZDrCMLgu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an event<\/a>, &#8220;Low Birth Rates: Good for \u200cthe Planet, Good for People,&#8221; that asserted\u2063 &#8220;economists and governments are needlessly panicking&#8221; over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amid-concerns-about-declining-birth-rates-china-announces-plan-to-reduce-abortions\/\" title=\"Amid Concerns About Declining Birth Rates, China Announces Plan To Reduce Abortions\">declining birth rates<\/a>. The group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ci5NmdhsWus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criticized<\/a> Twitter owner Elon Musk for \u2063warning about &#8220;population collapse&#8221; due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/review-eurotrash-why-america-must-reject-the-failed-ideas-of-a-dying-continent\/\" title=\"REVIEW: \u2018Eurotrash: Why America Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent\u2019\">low birth rates<\/a>. &#8220;His claims are deeply wrong and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/susan-wilds-moderate-abortion-stance-nearly-cost-her-an-election-now-shes-taking-plan-b\/\" title=\"Susan Wild's previous moderate stance on abortion almost led to her losing the election. However, she is now adopting a new approach.\">risk fueling reproductive rights violations<\/a>,&#8221; the\u200c group\u200c said.<\/p>\n<p>Ehrlich, \u2063who has made\u2064 numerous \u2064failed predictions of the Earth\u2019s demise, has asserted\u2063 that a population of\u2064 2 billion people is ideal for the planet. He\u2019s advocated for abortion and compulsory sterilization to meet those goals. \u2062He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandfreedom.com\/sterilizing-those-pesky-humans-earth-day-with-paul-ehrlich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has floated<\/a> the idea of\u2062 adding &#8220;temporary sterilants to water supplies or staple food&#8221; to attain population control in \u200bthe United States.\u200d In \u2064his 1968 tome, <em>Population Bomb<\/em>, Ehrlich called for &#8220;sterilizing\u200c all \u2064Indian males with three or more children&#8221; with support from the American government.<\/p>\n<p>Ehrlich\u2019s wife and co-author, Anne Ehrlich, has contributed $1,200 to Wild\u2019s campaign since 2020, according\u200b to campaign finance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fec.gov\/data\/receipts\/?data_type=processed&#038;committee_id=C00658567&#038;contributor_name=ehrlich%2C+anne&#038;contributor_name=ehrlich%2C+paul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reports<\/a>. Population Connection\u2019s political action committee\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fec.gov\/data\/receipts\/?data_type=processed&#038;committee_id=C00658567&#038;contributor_name=C00564799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has contributed<\/a> $13,000 to her campaign since 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Wild\u2019s office did \u2062not respond to a request\u2062 for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u2062Rep. Wild&#8217;s endorsement of\u200b Population\u2064 Connection and its advocacy for taxing \u200bfamilies for &#8220;irresponsible breeding&#8221; affect her support among conservative voters in her district<\/h2>\n<p><span>  H rates and control population growth. The organization believes that by promoting\u2064 access to and funding for abortion, it can effectively reduce the number of \u200cbirths and ensure sustainable population levels. This perspective aligns with Paul Ehrlich&#8217;s views, who serves as \u2064the president of \u200cPopulation Connection.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that Rep. Wild&#8217;s association\u200b with Population Connection has\u2063 drawn criticism, particularly\u200c from those who oppose abortion. The congresswoman&#8217;s previous distancing from the\u200c organization in light of backlash indicates that she is aware of the controversial nature of\u200d its advocacy for population control and government-funded abortion.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Wild&#8217;s decision to deliver a keynote address for Population Connection and praise its advocacy on the abortion issue raises questions about her stance on population control and reproductive rights. While she may receive support from Democrats who share her views, her affiliation with an organization that calls for taxing families for &#8220;irresponsible breeding&#8221; may alienate conservative \u2062voters in her district.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the fact that Rep. \u2063Wild conducted a virtual chat from her home to endorse Population Connection is in stark contrast to her previous \u2064appearance conducting an interview while driving a car. This change in\u2064 behavior may indicate a shift towards a more cautious approach due to potential criticism or backlash.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to evaluate the impact of \u2062Rep.\u200b Wild&#8217;s affiliation with Population Connection on her political career. While she\u2064 narrowly won her \u200brace last year, her association with an organization that promotes abortion and \u2064population control may sway some conservative\u2063 voters in her district away from supporting her in future elections. However, for\u2064 Democrats who prioritize reproductive\u2064 rights and\u2063 population control, \u200dRep. Wild&#8217;s endorsement of Population Connection may be seen as a positive and necessary step.<\/p>\n<p>As Rep. Wild represents a challenging Democratic district, her acknowledgment of the role that the Supreme Court&#8217;s <em>Dobbs<\/em> decision played in her victory \u2062highlights the importance of key issues like abortion and reproductive rights in her constituency. \u2063By \u2063positioning herself as a supporter of Population Connection, Rep. \u200dWild is appealing to voters who prioritize these issues and their impact on the demographics of the country.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2063Rep. Susan\u200c Wild&#8217;s restoration of ties with Population Connection and her praise for the organization&#8217;s advocacy on the \u200cabortion issue raises concerns \u2064and invites questions about her stance on\u200b population control and \u2062reproductive rights. While she may receive support from Democrats who share her views, her alignment with an\u2063 organization that advocates for taxing families for \u2064&#8221;irresponsible breeding&#8221; may alienate conservative voters in her district. As \u2063she represents a challenging Democratic district, it is important to\u2062 consider\u2064 the impact of her affiliation with Population Connection\u200b on her political career and future elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Susan Wild (D., Pa.) (Facebook) distanced herself from a population control group five years ago. 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