Via email: Martin Gillespie, RNC Director of Catholic Outreach [[email protected]]
Earlier this week, 55 House Democrats released a statement entitled: House Democrats Release Historic Catholic Statement of Principles. This statement is a cynical, pathetic attempt by the Democrats to dupe Catholic voters, who are leaving their party in droves election after election. We thought you would appreciate this information, which contains some background on some of those signing this statement.
This effort, led by former EMILY'S List Executive Director and now-Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), is absurd. While the statement says that "we work every day to advance respect for life," over 60% of those Democrats signing this statement voted against the Partial Birth Abortion Ban. The only thing "Historic" about this statement is its unprecendented level of Democratic spin and deceit toward Catholics across the nation.
Who are these guys and gals?
35 Of The 55 Catholic House Democrats That Signed The "Catholic Statement Of Principles" Have Voted Against The Partial Birth Abortion Ban.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Rep. William Lacy Clay, Rep. Hilda Solis, Rep. Anna Eshoo, Rep. Betty McCollum, Rep. Raul Grijalva, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, Rep. John Larson, Rep. Ed Pastor, Rep. Joe Baca, Rep. William Delahunt, Rep. Mike Thompson, Rep. Linda Sanchez, Rep. Charles Gonzalez, Rep. Xavier Becerra, Rep. Diane Watson, Rep. Nydia Velazquez, Rep. Frank Pallone, Rep. James McGovern, Rep. George Miller, Rep. Cynthia McKinney, Rep. Michael Capuano, Rep. Peter DeFazio, Rep. Maurice Hinchey, Rep. Dennis Cardoza, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Rep. Robert Brady, Rep. Marty Meehan, Rep. Grace Napolitano, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Rep. Jose Serrano, Rep. Edward Markey, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, And Rep. Lane Evans voted against the ban. ("House Democrats Release Historic Catholic Statement Of Principles," Press Release, 2/28/06; H.R. 760, CQ Vote #242, Passed 282-139: R 220-5; D 62-133; I 0-1, 6/4/03; H.R. 4965, CQ Vote # 343, Passed 274-151: R 208-9; D 65-141; I 1-1, 7/24/02; H.R. 3660, CQ Vote #104, Passed 287-141: R 209-8; D 77-132; I 1-1, 4/5/00; H.R. 1122, CQ Vote #65, Passed 295-136: R 218-8; D 77-127; I 0-1, 3/20/97)
And introducing the women who signed:
12 Of The 13 Women Who Signed The "Catholic Statement Of Principles" Are On EMILY's List's Website As "Women We Helped Elect."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi is the only Congresswoman not on their list. (EMILY's List Website, www.emilyslist.org , Accessed 3/1/06)
And the Chicago Tribune weighs in:
Democrats in House wrestle with church - Chicago Tribune
A coalition of 55 Catholic House Democrats this week acknowledged the "moral leadership" of the Catholic Church but said they will remain "in disagreement with the church" on some issues, including abortion rights. [READ FULL ARTICLE HERE]
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