Virginia governor says Democratic policies on abortion are "way too extreme for Virginians"
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, told CNN's Dana Bash that he supports a bill in his state to ban abortions after 15 weeks with exceptions, while also calling Democratic policies on abortion "way too extreme for Virginians."
"And I think it was really important for folks to understand that this is a choice between no limits and reasonable limits," Youngkin said Tuesday night on CNN.
In the 16 months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, all states across the South have restricted or banned abortions except one: Virginia.
On Tuesday, Virginia voters will decide who will control the state legislature, which is currently divided between Republicans and Democrats each controlling one chamber. If Republicans win full control of the legislature, it would pave the way for Youngkin to push through a conservative agenda, including restrictions to abortion.
Youngkin has said he would sign legislation to outlaw abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. The current Democratic majority in Virginia’s state senate has already blocked an attempt at such a restriction earlier this year.
Youngkin told CNN Tuesday night that "across Virginia, while I know abortion is an important topic, the number one topic that I hear over and over again is how the Biden economy is making life so difficult."
"Nearly 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Inflation is stealing their hard earned money. They're worried about jobs. And that's why I do believe that if we can come to a common place on abortion, we, of course, can bring to Virginians a reduced cost of living tax relief. Great jobs, excellence and education, safe communities. And that's what people want," he told CNN.
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