Claire McCaskill reinforced the left’s extreme abortion positions today, voting against legislation to restrict abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy.
Despite polling showing 60% of Missourians supporting the legislation, McCaskill joined her liberal Democratic colleagues in opposing this commonsense bill. The Democratic Party has become increasingly aggressive on the issue of abortion, with DNC Chairman Tom Perez announcing last year that pro-life candidates were not welcome. As a Democrat from a state President Trump won, this created a major dilemma for McCaskill. She could either support the opinions of Missourians or bow to the extreme views espoused by the most liberal elements of her party. After today’s vote, it’s clear McCaskill would rather stand with the far-left wing of her party than Missouri families.
“Instead of representing Missouri values, Claire McCaskill surrendered to the radical views of her liberal donors and party bosses,” said NRSC Spokesman Bob Salera. “When given the opportunity to protect the unborn, McCaskill skirted her duty and voted to support the most extreme positions of the liberal Democratic Party.”