Wendy Davis
Wendy Davis Was a Single Mom Who Chose Life, Now She Pushes Abortion
Texas Senator Wendy Davis chose Life. She was a 19 year old single mom (Briefly married then divorced) in financial dire straits. But she overcame her circumstances to prove that hard work, persistence, and embracing the life of her daughter didn't keep her from achieving her dreams. Her life didn't end. It flourished.
She graduated top of her class from both Texas Christian University and from Harvard Law School. Ref. Source 2
Wendy Davis (Hover)
It's always good to see someone strong enough to overcome challenges in life without making excuses. I like to see people like that in political roles where they can relate to others and have a unique perspective on things.
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Late-Term Abortions Become Fashionable? Vogue Does Huge Profile of Wendy Davis
Her only claim to fame is standing in the way of Texas" efforts to ban late-term abortions of babies at the point of viability, but Wendy Davis" infamy is enough for fashion magazine Vogue to do a full spread on the Texas lawmaker.
The Vogue story is replete with effusive praise for the abortion activist who has become the face of the pro-abortion movement nationally. Ref. Source 1
Abortion Activist Wendy Davis Will Run for Governor in Texas
The worst-kept secret in politics has been confirmed, as sources say today that pro-abortion activist Wendy Davis will run for governor in Texas. Davis, who rose to national infamy by leading the filibuster against a bill to ban late-term abortions in Texas, was supposed to announce early next month whether she would run.
But Politico announced today that Davis will mount a campaign. Ref. Source 2
MSNBC Host: Supporting Wendy Davis a "Matter of Life and Death"
On Friday's All In show, as Chris Hayes celebrated Texas Democratic State Senator Wendy Davis's announcement that she will run for governor, the MSNBC host characterized her run as "literally a matter of life or death for many Texans," as he lambasted Texas Republicans for opposing Medicaid expansion.
Hayes took a shot at Republican Senator Ted Cruz as he rejoiced in Davis's infamous filibuster to support abortion: Ref. Source 2
Politifact Falsely Claims Wendy Davis "Opposes Late-Term Abortions"
Texas gubernatorial candidate and state legislator Wendy Davis is so supportive of late-term abortions that she single-handedly filibustered a bill in the Texas legislature that would have banned abortions in Texas after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Despite the national hoopla and attention that surrounded her filibuster - pink tennis shoes and all - the Politifact fact checking web site has the audacity today to claim that Davis "opposes late-term abortions." Source 2
Abortion Activist Wendy Davis Tells Texas Voters, "I Am Pro-Life"
Wendy Davis is continuing her campaign to reform her image as an abortion activist as she attempts to moderate her extreme views enough to placate a Texas electorate that is solidly pro-life. Davis has already downplayed her pro-abortion views and is attempting to focus on other political issues, and now she's attempting to pull a fast one in her campaign for governor by declaring herself "pro-life."
From a local news report about her campaign stop at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Ref. Source 3