We must never allow forced birth to become normal or ordinary

Right now Republicans across the nation are trying hard to outdo themselves by doubling down on their anti-choice zeal. In Michigan, the leading Republican contender for governor, Tudor Dixon, says she can’t think of a more perfect example of why abortion should be banned than the prospect of a 14-year-old girl being raped and impregnated by an uncle or other male relative. As reported by Cristina Cabrera for Talking Points Memo, Tudor is “all in” on forcing such a girl to carry that child to term. In fact, it seems like it was an easy call for Dixon.

“The question would be like, a 14-year-old who, let’s say, is a victim of abuse by an uncle,” LeDuff said before Dixon interrupted to say, “Yeah, perfect example.”

“You’re saying carry that?” the podcast host asked, finishing his question.

Dixon said she knew people “who are the product” of rape and incest.

“A life is a life for me,” the Republican candidate said. “That’s how it is.”

And she’s far from the only one.