It is not a novel observation that pro-life candidates are frequently subjected to intense scrutiny by the media, with reporters seeking to transform respect for the unborn into an attack on women.
For example, in a two-part interview that was broadcast on Tuesday night and the remainder on Wednesday night, CBS News host Norah O’Donnell informed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that she had read the bill protecting unborn children after six weeks.
“It just says that, it includes jail time and fines for, quote, ‘any person who intentionally performs or actively participates in an abortion.'”
“Right, and that’s for the providers,” DeSantis noted. “That’s not for the women.”
“Doesn’t a woman actively participate in the termination of her pregnancy?” O’Donnell asked.
“No, because she’s not a doctor,” DeSantis said again.
“Are you opposed to the criminalisation of women?” O’Donnell retorted, as though there were even the slightest possibility of such a scenario.
In response, Governor DeSantis stated emphatically, “Such an occurrence is highly unlikely in Florida.”
In a previous discussion, O’Donnell asserted that new data indicates an increase in the number of abortions in Florida, which has occurred since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned Roe. “For those who oppose abortion rights, is it time to enact a national ban on abortion?”
DeSantis responded, “The issue with Florida is that the southeastern states have very strong pro-life laws.” Florida is currently engaged in litigation regarding a 15-week limit, which has resulted in the state becoming a popular destination for those seeking abortions.
Furthermore, the Heartbeat Protection Act has been enacted, which will become effective once the courts have determined its constitutionality. This legislation is designed to halt the practice of abortion tourism. “It is therefore our intention to avoid becoming an abortion tourism destination.”
Furthermore, DeSantis stated that he supports pro-life policies. I will be a pro-life president. Nevertheless, it is necessary to chart a course and be transparent about the means of achieving success, as exemplified by the achievements in Florida. “The most effective approach to achieving this goal is to begin at the grassroots level.”
It is worth noting that this discussion is not directly related to the core issue at hand. At the conclusion of the second segment, O’Donnell informed the audience that numerous significant matters were under discussion, but that they could access further information on the CBS website. She concluded with a biased perspective on a highly contentious issue that was left unresolved, a tactic that could be considered a cheap shot, even by O’Donnell’s standards.
Daniel Miller is responsible for nearly all of National Right to Life News' political writing.
With the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, Daniel Miller developed a deep obsession with U.S. politics that has never let go of the political scientist. Whether it's the election of Joe Biden, the midterm elections in Congress, the abortion rights debate in the Supreme Court or the mudslinging in the primaries - Daniel Miller is happy to stay up late for you.
Daniel was born and raised in New York. After living in China, working for a news agency and another stint at a major news network, he now lives in Arizona with his two daughters.
