Republicans: Abortion Is OK, But Only If We Pay For It

Red Hat shriekers are suddenly okay with Herschel Walker paying to murder a baby (their terms). Why?

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by Bob Cesca

I don’t know about you, but it was no surprise to me because I predicted it back on September 24 when I tweeted: “Someone needs to rabbit-season-duck-season Herschel into admitting he's (allegedly) paid for abortions.” And by the way, I stand by the use of the word abortions – plural – because he’s probably paid for more than one. I have no evidence but it’s a safe bet that wherever Herschel goes, an accidental pregnancy follows, and more women will step forward now. 

[UPDATE: As I file this post, it looks like there is, in fact, a second woman who’s in contact with The Daily Beast.]

Incidentally, my tweet was in response to Herschel saying abortions should be banned nationwide. Herschel also said he opposes all exceptions, even in the event of a life threatening medical emergency. Knowing what we know now, he should also include “Whoops!” as an exception, too.

Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri each have anti-abortion laws on the books that would criminalize what Herschel Walker did. Each of those three states allow citizens, most likely bounty hunters, to sue anyone who aids and abets an abortion.