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Geauga County Right to Life quits Ohio Right to Life over “Heartbeat” bill; “Heartbeat” TV ad irks Senate President
Geauga County Right to Life on Monday announced that it has “officially disaffiliated with Ohio Right to Life” in the continuing dispute over the “Heartbeat” bill.
The announcement followed last week’s decision by Warren County Right to Life to end its affiliation with the state group, also over the “Heartbeat” bill, House Bill 125.
Geauga County is east of Cleveland in northeast Ohio.
In a related development, Senate President Tom Niehaus, R-New Richmond, criticized Ohio ProLife Action, the group backing the “Heartbeat” bill, for plans to begin airing TV ads on Wednesday in the Cincinnati and Cleveland areas urging the Senate to act on the bill, passed earlier this year by the House.
“It”s a shame they’re wasting their money” on the ad, said Niehaus.
The “Heartbeat” bill would prohibit abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected and a doctor backing the bill has said this could occur as early as five weeks.
Ohio Right to Life has not backed the bill because leaders of the group said it could backfire in the courts and reinforce a woman’s right to an abortion. Backers disagree.
“The bottom line: We’re either pro-life or we’re not,” Julie Doehner, Geauga County Right to Life President, said in a press release.
“If the choice is between unity and life, we choose life.”
She said her group has affiliated with Ohio ProLife Action, led by former Ohio Right to Life President Linda Theis.
Niehaus said it is possible that the bill could be referred to a Senate committee for hearings next week and said action by the full Senate is possible, but not certain, by the end of the year.
The new TV ad requests that backers of the bill call Republican senators in their areas, including Niehaus, to urge action on the bill. The ad has run earlier in the Dayton and Columbus markets.
“It’s very unfortunate you have two pro-life groups fighting,” said Niehaus. He said the ad “will not have any effect” on how the Senate handles the bill.
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By Jim needs a clue
November 29, 2011 3:26 PM | Link to this
Jim, what about the Canadian pipeline? His ban on drilling in the gulf? Rail is a proven $$ pit. Can you name any rail system in the United State that doesn’t rely on Govt $$ for everyday working capital? There are 15 bills the house has sent to the senate that Harry Reid refuses to act upon, but you’ll ignore those because they don’t fit your leftist agenda. Where are those green jobs, Jim? Solyndra and other are going under because they are making a product they knew couldn’t compete with the Chinese in the marketplace. Billions of $$ just flushed away. Obama’s jobs czar, Jeffrey Immelt of GE, pays no taxes and used government to create overseas jobs. GM’s new plant in Mexico. This is a non issue brought on by the far right which will never see the light of day. I could go on day. How is it, that a self-proclaimed well-read liberal such as yourself be so oblivious of facts. But let’s just ignore all this and blame it all on Republicans. You’re Jim, that’s what you do inspite of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
By Jim
November 29, 2011 12:58 PM | Link to this
@Needs A Clue, Obama has a jobs bill that Republicans are obstructing. The Republicans are now obstructing continuing the payroll tax cuts for the middle class. We have a governor who sent 400 million for rail, that would have created thousands of jobs, back to the Federal Government, that other states are now using. The republicans have no concern for jobs or the middle class. This abortion business is a wedge issue that Republicans hope will bring out their evangelical base. You need to get a clue.
By Jim needs a clue
November 29, 2011 8:40 AM | Link to this
Jim, did you read the article? But, it doesn’t really matter. You post the same comments regardless of what’s printed. Maybe you should have that furnace in your Mom’s basement checked out. The carbon monoxide you’re breathing is clearly having an effect on you. Did it ever occur to you to ask Obama where the jobs are? I’ve noticed you are always careful not to ask questions you really don’t want an answer to.
By becca
November 29, 2011 5:13 AM | Link to this
Republicans are shooting themselves in the foot - they have successfully divided this state during the SB5 fight, and now they are wanting to be successful in eliminating a woman’s right to choose. They are making it easier to vote for Obama come next Nov
By Hmmmmm?
November 28, 2011 6:41 PM | Link to this
We are not fooled: it’s time for the GOP to drag out the good ol’ wedge issues that they think will bring out their base to vote. If they get enough of these ridiculous bills on the ballot for 2012, they think they will defeat Obama. Huntsman is the only one who has any sense at all, but he’ll probably not get the call. God help us all…
By fastwillys
November 28, 2011 4:49 PM | Link to this
I agree with Jim 100%. Repubs say they want the government to stay out of our lives unless it’s something THEY want to impose on everyone. There are no laws on the books that say you must have an abortion so there shouldn’t be any that say you can’t. I am against the very thought of abortion but I will defend a womans right to choose for herself.
By Jim
November 28, 2011 4:35 PM | Link to this
Never ceases to amaze me that these hypocritical groups call themselves “pro-life” then vote for death penalty advocates, vote for presidents who kill thousands of our service men for no reason at all, vote for lenient gun regulations to be sure every whack job has a gun, vote for shameful politicians who do everything in their power to stop anything which would lessen the causes of abortion, basically vote for politicians who don’t give a damn about “life” but do love votes from gullible, unthinking people. It is not “unfortunate” that two of these groups are fighting. It is unfortunate that anyone gives a damn that they do.
By Jim
November 28, 2011 4:35 PM | Link to this
Where are the jobs Republicans? You ran and were voted into office to fix the economy with jobs, not tamping down a women’s right to choose. And if this abortion bill passes, it will go to court and will be ruled unconstitutional, after costing millions in legal fees.