Ralph Northam and other state Democrats on Wednesday after they defended a failed bill that sought to reduce restrictions on late-term abortions. [Northam faces fierce Republican backlash over abortion bill]“What my Democratic colleagues are most concerned about is what this moment actually reveals,” said Del. The strategy escalated with the abortion bill, which failed in a subcommittee Monday. Northam expressed support and spoke broadly about his belief that politicians should leave abortion decisions to women and their doctors. “House Republicans would do well to pay Virginia women — and their women colleagues — more respect,” Democratic spokeswoman Kathryn Gilley said.

Source: Washington Post January 31, 2019 01:14 UTC