Where Wolf Stands on Abortion

By Maria Gallagher, Legislative/PAC Director
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation 

It was a question I heard often during primary season, "Where does Tom Wolf stand on the issue of life?"

Wolf ultimately survived the Democratic primary and emerged as his party's candidate for Governor. But people may be surprised to learn that Wolf -- who is largely a political unknown -- has adopted a radical stance on abortion.

Visit his website here, click on the Issues section, then click on the tab labeled "Women."  The very first line talks about "standing up for women's reproductive rights." Hmmm.  That's code for unlimited abortion, with no respect for the tiny woman in the womb.  Ironically, later on the page, Wolf talks about being a "fierce advocate for strong family issues" including "health care options for children."

Certainly, abortion is not in the best interests of an unborn child's health.

But abortion has also proved dangerous for women's health. The long-term effects from abortion can be devastating, including the possibility of subsequent sterility, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and suicidal tendencies.

Wolf's extremist views on abortion have been confirmed through the endorsement he received from the NARAL PAC, which opposes common sense protective laws such as parental consent, informed consent, 24-hour waiting periods, and bans on sex-selection abortions and taxpayer funding of abortions.  These protective laws are supported by a majority of Americans in general and women in particular, according to public opinion polls.

Wolf's campaign rhetoric and his quick embrace of NARAL's endorsement demonstrate that his views on abortion are out of the mainstream.  Rather than advancing the cause of women, his radical stand would return Pennsylvania to the dark days when women in the Commonwealth had few protections against the Kermit Gosnells of the world.

The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, Inc., is committed to promoting the dignity and value of human life from conception to natural death and to restoring legal protection for preborn children. Through legislation, political action, education and other legal means, we proclaim the truth about abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia.

  For more information about the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation or learn how you can get involved,  use this link.