When asked about rape and incest victims, the governor pointed to a state program that offers baby supplies to pregnant women. GregAbbott TexasPolitics Texas TexasGovernorDebate Beto Midterms AbortionRights AbortionBan
During the only debate scheduled for Texas' 2022 gubernatorial race, Gov. Greg Abbott floundered to explain what options exist for victims of rape and incest under Texas' restrictive abortion ban, which he championed.
The Mayo Clinic recommends taking the morning-after pill less than 72 hours after unprotected sex. Further, Planned Parenthood warns that the medication may not work for people who weigh more than 165 pounds. Baby supplies. That was Abbott's response to rape victims being forced to carry their assailant's baby to term if they fail to take a Plan B pill in time or if the medication fails to work.
The Republican governor also said it would be unconstitutional to raise the age at which a person can purchase an AR-15 back to 21 from 18.
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