Republican candidates for U.S. Senate battle over abortion, TV ads
The two businessmen, John James of
Abortion -- often a key issue in a Republican primary -- has become an issue in the race. Both candidates say they are anti-abortion, but Pensler acknowledges that he was an abortion rights supporter until the birth of his son about 20 years ago, when he said his view changed. Also, Pensler, 61, would make exceptions in cases of rape or incest;
"We need to start understanding that this isn't just a label,"
Pensler, an investor, business owner and economist, said the birth of his son had a profound effect on his views and that both President
"I'm a pro-life conservative and have been ever since my son was born 20 years ago," Pensler said.
Pensler is attacking
"These are things that I find deeply offensive,"
But the Pensler campaign later denounced the accusation from
The
"It is very clear that
Pensler said during the debate that the ad included an image of the record of the donation to show that his claim was true and he had no intent of putting
"There's a disconnect between what you've talked about and your actions," Pensler told
"My opponent is holding me responsible for not being able to see into the future," he said.
On another question, both Pensler and
They also agreed on the issue of NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem as a form of protest against police killings of unarmed black men.
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