Joe Manchin (D): Mostly ban. Lifelong abortion opponent, but recognizes that Americans are divided on this. Voted for bill prohibiting abortions after 20 weeks & opposes any public funding.
Patrick Morrisey
(R): Ban. Overturn Roe v Wade, stop "the pro-abortion agenda" in Congress & legislate nationwide restrictions similar to WV's.
Q: Allow employers to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if disagree with it morally?
Joe Manchin (D): Yes.
Voted for bill to reverse ACA mandate for contraceptive coverage in order to safeguard religious liberty.
Patrick Morrisey (R): Yes. Strong advocate for religious liberty.
Q: Allow Planned Parenthood to receive public funds for non-abortion health
services?
Joe Manchin (D): Yes. No abortion funding, but committed to "helping women get vital health services, like cancer screenings & preventive care."
Patrick Morrisey (R): No. "Has opposed all taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood."
One hundred percent pro-life, Morrisey's advocacy helped lead to passage of the Pain-Capable law in West Virginia. Morrisey believes that government has a duty to protect innocent life and supports overturning Roe v. Wade.
He opposes taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood, and has pushed the state legislature and Congress to end funding to this organization.
Source: 2018 West Virginia Senatorial website PatrickMorrisey.com
, Oct 1, 2017
Morrisey opposes the CC survey question on funding abortion
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Public Funding of Abortions (Such as Govt. Health Benefits and Planned Parenthood)'
Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."
Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-1b on Jul 1, 2018
Morrisey supports the CC survey question on parental notification
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Parental Notification for Abortions by Minors '
Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."
Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-1c on Jul 1, 2018