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Kari Lake, a Republican political figure in Arizona, is urging the state legislature to repeal the newly implemented 19th-century abortion ban. Lake, who previously supported the near-total ban, is now expressing concerns that the policy is unworkable and not representative of the views of Arizonans. Critics argue that Lake’s change of stance may be motivated by her political ambition to become a U.S. senator.
Arizona GOP’s Abortion Retreat Continues as Kari Lake Calls for Repeal
The Arizona Republican Abortion Retreat proceeds as Kari Lake lobbies to repeal the state’s new abortion ban. This is a clear sign that Lake and her fellow Republicans, having achieved the near-total abortion ban they desired, are now in panic mode.
CNN first reported that Lake is reaching out to Republican lawmakers. One of the lawmakers confirmed that Lake believes the law is not a sustainable policy or reflective of Arizona’s views.
Kari Lake’s Previous Support for the 1864 Abortion Ban
Lake previously praised the 1864 abortion ban. It would be intriguing to observe her attempt to convince pro-life supporters like House Speaker Ben Toma and Sen. Jake Hoffman to abandon their beliefs and support a return to what she referred to as “the ultimate sin.”
Not long ago, Lake was “thrilled” with the prospect of the 1864 ban being reinstated.
“Life begins at conception,” Lake Asserted
ARS 13-3603 is the contentious law that mandates a prison sentence for doctors who perform an abortion on a non-dying girl or woman. Lake affirmed her belief that life begins at conception and that she does not believe abortion pills should be legal.
In September 2022, a Pima County judge temporarily lifted the injunction blocking the territorial abortion ban. Lake reasserted her pro-life stance on Fox News that day.
Lake Now Calls for Arizona to Revoke the Law
Currently, Lake is urging Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-led Legislature to repeal the law. In response to the state Supreme Court ruling that reinstated the 19th-century law, she stated that the pre-statehood law is not in line with Arizonans’ views.
Despite this, people like Hoffman, who stand by their belief that abortion is murder, may still respect her. However, when an anti-abortion crusader discards her beliefs to gain votes, that respect may waver.
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