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Bush Speaks on Values, Abortion and Gay Marriage

Today, President Bush listed life and family values as one of five key distinguishing characteristics between him and Sen. Kerry during an address to a Milwaukee audience. He stated:

The fourth clear choice in this election is on the values that are crucial to keeping our families strong. I stand for marriage and family, which are the foundations of our society. (Applause.) I stand for a culture of life in which every person matters and every being counts. (Applause.) I proudly signed the ban on partial birth abortion. (Applause.) I stand for the appointment of federal judges who know the difference between personal opinion and the strict interpretation of the law. (Applause.)

On these issues my opponent and I are miles apart. He voted against the ban on partial birth abortion.

AUDIENCE: Booo!

THE PRESIDENT: He voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, even though most Democrats supported it. There is a mainstream in American politics and John Kerry sits on the far left bank. (Applause.) He can run from his liberal philosophy, but he cannot hide. (Applause.)

[complete address]

There is no new material in this portion of the speech although it is quite telling that Bush links, at least contextually, abortion and the appointment of federal judges. The message pro-lifers will read into this is fairly clear (I won't connect the dots). While most pro-life voters will find comfort in the presidents words, they are not nearly enough to satisfy those who are troubled by the president's inconsistencies.

I do think that on the topic of Supreme Court justices the election of Sen. Kerry will lead to 20+ years of damaging rulings in opposition to the sanctity of human life, not only on abortion, but on a multiplicity of issues. On this one topic, Bush is clearly superior and may even appoint justices who will benefit the unborn and stem the tide of abortion.

Update:

Kerry spoke in Wisconsin within an hour and a few blocks of the president but was greeted by a small audience. "We failed in advancing the event, we let our candidate down. That's all there is to it, nothing more. We still win Wisconsin," one Kerry campaign staffer remarked. The Washinton Prowler remarks, "While the Kerry folks can poo-poo the Wisconsin event, there is additional anecdotal evidence that the Democrats have had growing trouble creating enthusiasm on the road for their man."

Posted by tim at November 1, 2004 5:24 PM

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