Claim: An abortion rights group says that Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts is "straight-up lying" in a new ad that says he is "pro-choice, and he supports a woman's right to choose." That's wrong. Brown has consistently said he is a supporter of abortion rights dating back to 2004, and he urged the GOP this year to change its platform to be more inclusive of Republicans like him. The group's complaint concerns a few votes on matters such as federal funding and religious conscience clauses that have angered abortion rights organizations and earned support from anti-abortion groups.
Fact-check: Brown 'Lying' About Abortion Stance? - FactCheck.org
Verdict: an abortion rights group says that republican sen. scott brown of massachusetts is "straight-up lying" in a new ad that says he is "pro-choice, and he supports a woman's right to choose." that's wrong. brown has consistently said he is a supporter of abortion rights dating back to 2004, and he urged the gop this year to change its platform to be more inclusive of republicans like him. the group's complaint concerns a few votes on matters such as federal funding and religious conscience clauses that have angered abortion rights organizations and earned support from anti-abortion groups.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2012-09-20T16:15:13