Kari Lake, once a vocal supporter of Arizona's strict abortion laws, has seemingly shifted her stance on the issue, now framing it as a "personal and private issue." This change comes after her loss in the 2022 election, highlighting the potential political repercussions of anti-abortion positions in swing states. Her new position, articulated as choosing life personally but acknowledging that she is not every woman, has drawn criticism and accusations of flip-flopping from various quarters, including media outlets and political opponents. Ruben Gallego's campaign has particularly seized on Lake's apparent about-face, pledging to keep abortion rights a central theme in the Arizona Senate race. Despite the backlash, some defenders argue that Lake's position remains fundamentally pro-life, suggesting that the criticism over her supposed flip-flopping is exaggerated.
Rep. Ruben Gallego criticizes Kari Lake on abortion ban comments https://t.co/CK0gbWcm9T
Rep. Ruben Gallego says he will fight for women's health care rights, calls out Kari Lake over abortion views https://t.co/HSwhmhqmm1
In a desperate move to save her failing campaign, Kari Lake now says she's pro-choice: "Abortion is such a personal and private issue. I chose life. But I'm not every woman." Kari Lake will never be a US senator. https://t.co/jRLwjvjdzf
Kari Lake explains stance on abortion during campaign stop in Tucson: https://t.co/q3qhaGbXKw https://t.co/OlA3cO1orl
Here's Kari Lake's position on Arizona's old abortion law. The left and their comrades in the MSM are hysterically accusing her of flip-flopping, when her position has barely changed and is still considered a very pro-life position, going from supporting the law - which only…
New: Ruben Gallego’s campaign is railing against Kari Lake for her apparent about-face on abortion rights and vowing to keep the issue front and center in the AZ Senate race, per new campaign memo out today. More details & full memo here: https://t.co/TnUUzSOqN0 https://t.co/HI90ZZfs7S
Kari Lake Explains Her New Position on 'Personal and Private' Abortion Issue: 'I Chose Life, But I'm Not Every Woman' https://t.co/R2AVBIyqnC
FLIP-FLOP ALERT: Once a cheerleader for Arizona’s "great law" prohibiting abortion, Kari Lake now singing a different tune, labeling it a "personal and private issue." https://t.co/TRxpTkjVFS
After Dobbs, Kari Lake celebrated the fact that abortion would be totally banned in Arizona. Now, after losing in 2022, she's apparently pretending to be pro-choice. Great illustration of how politically toxic an anti-abortion stance has become in swing states. https://t.co/ccLqGbhPUA