Palin on Abortion

Sarah Palin, the running mate of Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, is pro-life on the issue of abortion. In 2002, she called herself as "pro-life as any candidate can be."CBN News: Gov. Palin in 2002: I Am 'Pro-life As Any Candidate Can Be' (August 29, 2008) Without backing from this stance, she told Katie Couric in 2008 that she believes that there are well-intentioned people on both sides of the abortion debate.CBS News: Palin Opens Up On Controversial Issues (September 30, 2008)

"I believe that no matter what mistakes we make as a society, we cannot condone ending an innocent's life."--Sarah PalinThe Huffington Post: Palin: I'd Oppose Abortion Even If My... Daughter Was Raped (Sept. 1, 2008)

"I understand there are good people on both sides of the abortion debate. In fact, good people in my own family have differing views on abortion, and when it should be allowed."--Sarah PalinCBS News: Palin Opens Up On Controversial Issues (September 30, 2008)

"[If] you're asking.. should anyone end up in jail for having an … abortion, absolutely not. That's nothing I would ever support."--Sarah PalinCBS News: Palin Opens Up On Controversial Issues (September 30, 2008)

"She has a record of advancing the culture of life at every opportunity including championing a ban on partial-birth abortion and promoting parental consent for minor abortions."—Tony Perkins, Family Research CouncilMarketWatch: Tony Perkins: Gov. Palin a... Pro-Life Champion (August 29, 2008)