The story of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her pregnant
17-year-old daughter has generated a new level of interest in the
presidential contest among pro-life conservatives.
Kristan Hawkins, executive director of
Students for Life of America, says she is "excited to see that
Bristol has chosen to put someone else above herself and give life
to her child. She should be praised for making such a responsible
decision."
In an e-mail statement, Hawkins said her organization, which
supports pro-life activism on college campuses nationwide, "is
pleased to see that Gov. Pallin and her family are acting out their
pro-life beliefs":
Making pro-life decisions may not always be easy, but
are certainly well worth it in the end. Our thoughts and our
prayers go out to Bristol, her unborn child, and family. Facing an
unplanned teen pregnancy is always a tough situation [and] even
more so when in the national spotlight.
Earlier today, I spoke to a conservative activist who said
evangelicals are "on fire" in supporting Palin and predicted that
her presence on the ticket will drive strong Republican turnout
this fall. Former Clinton pollster
Dick Morris says dumping Palin from the ticket would be a "huge
mistake" for the McCain campaign.
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