However, numerous abortion-rights activists and Democratic politicians claimed a "minimum national standard" for abortion is just another name for a national abortion ban. When they say a national minimum standard, they mean a national abortion ban. So what do politicians and activists mean when they say a "minimum national standard" for abortion? A "minimum national standard" for abortion is framed differently by those who support abortion rights and those who oppose abortions. Snopes contacted Vance's team for clarification on how the campaign currently defines a "minimum national standard" and whether Vance currently supports any current legislation regarding a minimum national standard.

Source: New York Times October 12, 2024 12:01 UTC