Claim: Illinois Republican Rep. Joe Walsh falsely claimed that there wasn't "one instance" where an abortion would be necessary to save the mother's life. But the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said that more than 600 women die each year due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth, and more would die if they didn't have access to abortion. After that, Walsh quickly backed down. Walsh made his controversial comments after an Oct. 18 debate with Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth.
Fact-check: The Life of the Mother - FactCheck.org
Verdict: illinois republican rep. joe walsh falsely claimed that there wasn't "one instance" where an abortion would be necessary to save the mother's life. but the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists said that more than 600 women die each year due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth, and more would die if they didn't have access to abortion. after that, walsh quickly backed down. walsh made his controversial comments after an oct. 18 debate with democratic challenger tammy duckworth.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2012-10-23T17:34:53