Sen. Rick Scott says there are ‘arguments to do’ abortion restrictions ‘at the federal level’
Sen.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., the chairman of Senate Republicans’ campaign fundraising arm, said Sunday that he supports "reasonable" abortion restrictions and that "there's arguments to do it at the federal level."
Scott was asked on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” to weigh in on Sen. Lindsey Graham's bill to ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy and whether he believes such restrictions should be done on the federal level.
"Look, there’s arguments to do it at the federal level," he said. "Right now, all the candidates are taking positions.
"I’m pro-life, as you know. I think we ought to have reasonable restrictions. I think a lot of people are comfortable with 15 weeks and exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother, but every candidate gets to make their choice."
Asked whether the proposal by Graham, R-S.C., complicated Republican efforts to win the Senate this fall, Scott implied that abortion rights is a hot-button issue pushed by Democrats.
Rating: 5