Bob Ferguson defends abortion ad’s claims against Dave Reichert in race for governor

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Published 2024-08-01
Bob Ferguson wants votes taken by Dave Reichert as a Congress member to help shape the Washington governor’s race.

A Ferguson campaign ad, critical of Reichert’s voting record on abortion, features Dr. Erin Berry, an OB/GYN.

In the ad, Berry said, “As a doctor providing reproductive health care, the last thing we need is anti-choice Republican Dave Reichert as our governor. In Congress, Reichert voted for a nationwide abortion ban, with criminal penalties for doctors. For my patients, and all Washingtonians, we can’t give Dave Reichert the chance to take away our reproductive freedom.”

The ad notes federal bills Reichert voted in favor of in 2013, 2015, and 2017, when Reichert served in Congress. Each would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks, with exceptions for a mother’s health risk, and in cases of rape and incest. The bills never became law.

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All Comments (11)
  • @dougbraid3264
    Just another situation of Ferguson only telling partial truths that he has made a career out of. Vote No for Ferguson.
  • @apeters911
    After what Ferguson has done to our state…NO WAY. He seems to have deep seated issues.
  • @SpotTheBorgCat
    smh... I wouldn't vote for Ferguson as county dog catcher.
  • @noracharles80
    I am an Independent and a moderate, a rare breed in Washington State. I voted for Choice in Washington years ago. I am also an RN who worked at Planned Parenthood in Portland, Oregon. I am Pro-choice. I voted for Obama twice. I did not, nor would I ever vote for Trump. But, I am supporting Dave Reichert for Governor. I am not concerned about Choice in our state if Reichert becomes Washington’s governor. Choice isn’t going anywhere. But I am concerned about crime, homelessness, addiction, mental health, and the defunding the Police. I want balance. The extreme polarization of the two parties in our country and state is depressing. We need a governor who can truly find that very elusive ability to compromise. Sadly, Bob Ferguson isn’t that guy.
  • @alooga555
    Bob Ferguson = Inslee ver. 2.0 with more bugs and security holes.
  • @Lexman509
    Being a citizen of Washington State, one thing comes to mind: "I don't care about abortion."
  • @inactivemogul403
    Dave looks like a Democrat. Wishing for Bird but Ferg is winning this and by far. Almost time to except the fate of Washington politics to remain the same for at least another 4 years.
  • @berninyberg8765
    Vote Blue ! Get out of a decision between a woman her family and her doctor !!!