Manchin reaffirms precept that taxpayers should not be compelled to fund abortions
Sen. Joe Manchin has one other situation his get together should meet if he’s going to assist its reconciliation proposal: It should embrace the Hyde Modification.
The Hyde Modification is a authorized measure that prohibits the federal authorities from utilizing taxpayer {dollars} via packages akin to Medicaid to fund abortion, and it’s been a goal for Democrats who wish to increase abortion entry. Manchin, nonetheless, understands the regulation’s significance and insisted that it should be included in any reconciliation proposal Democrats need him to vote for.
Right here’s what he informed Nationwide Evaluate on Wednesday:
Manchin: Definitely —
NR: — with this new Medicaid program?
Manchin: Yeah, we’re not taking the Hyde modification off. Hyde’s going to be on.
Nationwide Evaluate: Within the new Medicaid program?
Manchin: It must be. It must be. That’s lifeless on arrival if that’s gone.
Manchin won’t be personally pro-life, however he actually represents lots of people who’re. And even amongst those that aren’t pro-life, opposition to the federal funding of abortion stays excessive. 12 months after 12 months, polls present {that a} majority of the general public strongly opposes utilizing taxpayer {dollars} to subsidize abortions. The questions range, however the response is sort of at all times the identical, even amongst Democratic respondents: Voters wish to maintain the Hyde Modification intact.
It’s a surprise, then, that Manchin is likely one of the solely Democrats keen to defend it. Leftists prefer to say Manchin is out of contact with the get together and its base. However on this concern, and so many others, he’s protecting Democrats tethered to actuality.
