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In reply to the discussion: Planned Parenthood Stands with You [View all]LiberalArkie
(15,708 posts)105. Bernie Sanders: I 'will defend' Planned Parenthood, there's no selling of fetuses
In an interview set to air on Univision on Sunday, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said he absolutely stands by Planned Parenthood and thinks there should be no doubt he can defeat Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton in the primary season.
When asked by host Jorge Ramos about the undercover videos showing biomedical clinics offering to compensate Planned Parenthood for aborted fetal organs, Sanders admitted he had not watched the videos. But he still supports the abortion giant and its clinics across the country.
"They're not selling fetuses," Sanders said. "And this is something, I think the tone of that discussion was unfortunate. But if the question is, do I support Planned Parenthood? I absolutely do. ... I will defend Planned Parenthood. I think a lot of this attack, to be honest with you, comes from people who simply do not believe that a woman should have a right to control her own body. That's the motive."
Sanders, a socialist who decided to run under the Democratic Party's banner for 2016, also said he's open to legalizing marijuana and would consider eliminating visa categories for immigrants but not entirely opening the nation's borders.
When asked by host Jorge Ramos about the undercover videos showing biomedical clinics offering to compensate Planned Parenthood for aborted fetal organs, Sanders admitted he had not watched the videos. But he still supports the abortion giant and its clinics across the country.
"They're not selling fetuses," Sanders said. "And this is something, I think the tone of that discussion was unfortunate. But if the question is, do I support Planned Parenthood? I absolutely do. ... I will defend Planned Parenthood. I think a lot of this attack, to be honest with you, comes from people who simply do not believe that a woman should have a right to control her own body. That's the motive."
Sanders, a socialist who decided to run under the Democratic Party's banner for 2016, also said he's open to legalizing marijuana and would consider eliminating visa categories for immigrants but not entirely opening the nation's borders.
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Or stand against them. You will be standing with the Republicans and the most disgusting
JTFrog
Jan 2016
#82
So many people have been helped by Planned Parenthood, BB.. I think they will be fine.
Cha
Jan 2016
#6
Their divisive endorsement for purely political reasons will further divide the Party and hurt
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#134
I have supported PP for years. That remains unchanged. I simply do not support Hillary.
cali
Jan 2016
#10
a lot of childish assholes are encouraging donors to 'defund Planned Parenthood' over this.
geek tragedy
Jan 2016
#33
especially since PP itself doesn't donate to Clinton or endorse her, it's their PAC that does.
geek tragedy
Jan 2016
#43
I think it is safe to assume Bernie supporters most upset about this never funded PP.
SunSeeker
Jan 2016
#118
If PP doesn't stand with all Democrats during the primaries, it cannot expect
Betty Karlson
Jan 2016
#46
I seriously doubt that it was one person. And, if there is a "split among Democrats" (capital D!)..
George II
Jan 2016
#52
That's true, Planned Parenthood only provides low cost healthcare to the 1%
emulatorloo
Jan 2016
#63
Do you know the difference between the 1% Management and the 99% worker bees and customers?
Proserpina
Jan 2016
#79
I began digging to see if there might be a "1%" reason behind the endorsement, which IS a bit...
HeartoftheMidwest
Jan 2016
#96
In the time before ObamaCare, Planned Parenthood was there for my daughter in her difficult time.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2016
#65
This is like beyond stupid to attack an endorser. I have not seen anything like it. Dems, all
seabeyond
Jan 2016
#67
Thanks. The "I am taking my bat and ball and going home because I didn't get my way" is telling.
Cary
Jan 2016
#92
Bernie Sanders: I 'will defend' Planned Parenthood, there's no selling of fetuses
LiberalArkie
Jan 2016
#105
Bernie Sanders: GOP Efforts To Defund Planned Parenthood 'An Attack On Women's Health'
LiberalArkie
Jan 2016
#106
I will continue my support and my volunteering there but I will fight to get those in their
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#135
This is corruption. I think you underestimate how much people are fed up with this type of
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#144
PP's endorsement of Hillary Clinton will not change my support for them, for what it's worth.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#126
My friends and I have always supported Planned Parenthood and I dislike Bernie Sanders as...
Walk away
Jan 2016
#127
A courageous stance. Glad that they are not only not backing down, but that they have clearly named
Number23
Jan 2016
#129
Joining an incredibly long and impressive list of liberal organizations, causes and individuals
Number23
Jan 2016
#138
I support PP's mission but I don't support their decision to endorse at this point, nor their choice
aikoaiko
Jan 2016
#131