Kari Lake’s stance on abortion has undergone several twists and turns, leaving many wondering where she truly stands on the issue. The Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate has repeatedly switched her position, from supporting an antiquated abortion ban to advocating for abortion rights, and now back to supporting the ban.
Lake’s latest comments on the issue came in an interview with an Idaho news outlet, where she expressed support for the near-total abortion ban in Arizona and criticized Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs for not enforcing it. This statement directly contradicts her previous position, in which she had called on state legislators to repeal the same ban.
The former gubernatorial candidate’s stance on abortion has been a source of confusion for many. In the past, she has referred to abortion as the “ultimate sin” but has since softened her position, saying that she supports abortion rights in cases of rape, incest, and when the mother’s life is at risk. However, these exceptions are not included in the 1864 ban that Lake now supports.
Lake’s shifting views on abortion have been met with criticism from both Democrats and abortion rights advocates. Democrats have accused her of pandering to the Republican base, while abortion rights advocates have expressed concern about her commitment to protecting women’s reproductive rights.
With the official Senate primary set for July 30, it remains to be seen whether Lake will continue to change her stance on abortion or if she will stick to her current position. However, her past flip-flops on the issue have raised questions about her ability to represent the interests of Arizonans on this important matter.
