Hutchison clarifies abortion stance in GOP debate
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison reiterated her support for restrictions on abortions but acknowledged she opposes overturning Roe v. Wade.
DALLAS (AP) -- Hutchison said she is "very concerned about what would happen" if the landmark Supreme Court ruling was overturned.
At the same time, she touted her belief in parental consent for minors seeking abortions and her support for bans on late-term abortions.
Her remarks came in a one-on-one questioning session Friday during a televised debate among the three Republican candidates for Texas governor. At a previous debate, Gov. Rick Perry pointed out that she had once been praised by an abortion-rights group.
The debate, which also included GOP activist Debra Medina, is the final one before the March 2 Republican primary.
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