McMahon backed by prominent anti-abortion voters

Associated Press

Updated: Oct 16, 2012 2:54 PM

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon proclaims to be "a pro-choice woman" in her television ads, but many abortion opponents, including a top leader of Connecticut's Right to Life organization, say they still plan to vote for her in November.

It is the nuances of McMahon's abortion stance that have won over some of those voters.

McMahon supports parental notification for minors seeking an abortion and opposes late-term procedures. She also opposes a state law requiring a Catholic hospital to provide emergency contraception to rape victims. McMahon, a Roman Catholic, said she believes it's government overreach.

Chris O'Brien, the legislative affairs vice president for Connecticut Right to Life, said McMahon is the "best on those issues."

Democratic Senate candidate U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy has questioned McMahon's commitment to abortion rights.

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