PR: NC Values endorses pro-life candidates Knott and Weatherman for NC run-off
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March 11, 2024
Contact: Laura Macklem
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NC VALUES ENDORSES PRO-LIFE CANDIDATES KNOTT AND WEATHERMAN FOR NC RUN-OFF
NC Values Coalition just released endorsements in two run-off races for the 2024 primary where voters will choose between conservative and moderate candidates in each race on May 14. Brad Knott is running against Kelly Daughtry in the Congressional District 13 contest, and Hal Weatherman is vying for the Lieutenant Governor top spot against Jim O’Neill.
“We are endorsing Brad Knott because of his character and commitment to the family values that made this country great. He was a federal prosecutor for the past 7 years prosecuting drug cartel cases, so voters know he will be strong on crime, border security, and drug and human trafficking. He is the only candidate in this primary election runoff who is a true conservative on all issues, including religious freedom, free speech, and pro-life,” said NC Values Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald. “Brad Knott’s concern for his young family and the future they will have in this country, along with his faith, give him the perfect incentive to correct the course of destruction our nation is on and make it a great country again where our families can grow up to serve God without fear or hostility. True conservative Brad Knott is the clear choice for voters over his moderate opponent, who is weak on the life issue, and we encourage voters to get out and vote in the primary runoff election on May 14 for Brad Knott.”
NC Values also endorsed Hal Weatherman who bested 10 other candidates in the Lieutenant Governor primary but will face off against Jim O’Neill in the run-off.
“Hal Weatherman has done the work, traveling the state visiting all 100 counties in North Carolina connecting with voters to hear their concerns and spreading his conservative message of ending indoctrination and taking politics out of the classroom. Hal is a parental rights and school choice advocate and will address election integrity issues, as well,” said Fitzgerald. “Hal Weatherman has been transparent about his Christian values, is vocal in his support for the unborn, and said he will support a Heartbeat bill if brought before the General Assembly. He is the only Republican candidate in this run-off who makes his position on abortion known. It is clear the family values candidate in this run-off is Hal Weatherman, who is the right candidate to run against the Democrat’s pick for Lieutenant Governor, who supports unlimited abortion up until the point of birth.”
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PR: NC Values responds to Biden supporting late term abortion of disabled babies at State of the Union
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March 8, 2024
Contact: Laura Macklem
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NC VALUES RESPONDS TO BIDEN SUPPORTING LATE TERM ABORTION OF DISABLED BABIES AT STATE OF THE UNION
Neonatal Specialist Says Parents of Trisomy 18 Babies Often Not Given Full Picture of Survival Likelihood by Medical Community
President Joe Biden advocated for painful late term abortion last night during his State of the Union address. Kate Cox was the anticipated special guest representing the pro-abortion movement’s desire for unlimited abortion up to the day of birth. Cox’s unborn child was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a condition which can shorten the lifespan of a baby, although many children born with Trisomy 18 survive for decades.
“It’s devastating for a woman to hear her unborn child has a serious birth defect, and we need to extend compassion for Kate Cox and her family; however, we must also have compassion for the other human being in the situation, the baby,” said NC Values Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald. “Some children with Trisomy 18 live for decades depending on their specific medical conditions. Instead of encouraging abortion of these babies with disabilities we should insist on the best care for both mother and child in these tragic situations. Cox’s baby could have been delivered instead of being killed.”
Neonatal specialist Dr. Marty McCaffrey said there are no universally agreed upon lists of fetal conditions that can be described as lethal, and Trisomy 18 and a similar condition Trisomy 13 all have regularly reported survival rates for months, years or decades.
“Kate Cox, on receiving a prenatal diagnosis of Trisomy 18 in her baby, was likely told what parents across the world are generally told by medical providers, that abortion is the solution. There are clear risks for stillbirth and some babies with this condition will have short lives. In those cases, perinatal hospice should be offered as the best care for mother and baby. However, based on the literature, the regular use of lethal language by healthcare providers to describe Trisomy 18 is inappropriate. The ability to survive in these cases is related to the baby’s unique medical conditions, readiness of parents to care for a disabled child, and a willingness of doctors to overcome bias and provide care. The landscape has clearly changed for such babies over the last decade,” said Dr. McCaffrey.
“Parents of children with Trisomy 18 and 13 who have received medical interventions report a high quality of life for their children and positive impacts on siblings. I pray the Coxes will be given the grace needed to live with a decision for which they may not have been fully informed.”
Former Congressman Rick Santorum’s daughter Bella was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 but is now a teenager. On Twitter, Santorum said Bella’s “docs put her on hospice at 10 days old. Other countries have much higher survival rates than the United States because they treat the baby, not the diagnosis. Every kid deserves a shot at life, not to be brutally dismembered for not being perfect.” Bella’s story is one of many Trisomy 18 children who have survived and thrived.
Said Fitzgerald, “It’s hurtful and insulting that during Trisomy 18 Month the Biden Administration advocated for aborting babies with a Trisomy 18 diagnosis, sending the message that physically imperfect children have no right to live, but should be killed. We should always treat the lives of both the mother and child with the upmost importance as life is a human right.”
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PR: NC Values releases second round of congressional endorsements
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February 28, 2024
Contact: Laura Macklem
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NC VALUES MAKES SECOND ROUND OF CONGRESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
NC Values Coalition endorsed two more candidates in North Carolina Congressional races for the primary season, Virginia Foxx (CD 5) and Chuck Edwards (CD 11).
“Congresswoman Virginia Foxx is an outspoken advocate fighting for life and human rights of the unborn. She stands against public funding of abortions, human trafficking and champions religious freedom,” said NC Values Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald. “In addition, Congresswoman Foxx introduced the Families Rights and Responsibilities Act to affirm parental rights and protect families from federal overreach. North Carolina has an advocate for family values and religious freedom with Congresswoman Foxx and we fully support her return to Congress.”
“Congressman Chuck Edwards is a pro-life member of Congress who cares about both pregnant women and their babies. He supported the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act to require publicly funded colleges and universities to inform pregnant students about their rights and resources to help them choose life. Congressman Edwards also voted for the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act to protect pregnancy care centers,” said Fitzgerald. “Congressman Edwards also introduced The Stop Pot Act to block certain federal funding t states and tribes allowing recreational marijuana and sponsored legislation to protect election integrity. NC Values appreciates Congressman Edwards’ advocacy for North Carolina values and is excited to see him re-elected.”
NC Values also endorsed Fred Von Canon (CD 13), Mark Harris (CD 8), Laurie Buckhout (CD 1) and Grey Mills (CD 10) for Congress. Voters can access NC Values’ partner iVoterGuide for more information on candidates.
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