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Origins And Purpose Of The Hyde Amendment
- The Hyde Amendment began in 1976 to stop federal funding of abortion and enjoyed bipartisan support early on.
- It reflected a consensus that taxpayers should not be coerced into paying for abortions.
Joe Biden As A Case Study In Position Shift
- Albert Mohler uses Joe Biden's record as an example of shifting party stances on Hyde.
- Biden supported Hyde for decades then reversed course quickly while seeking the Democratic nomination.
Don't Compromise On Hyde Funding
- Mohler urges Republicans to refuse flexibility on Hyde and treat it as a nonnegotiable principle.
- He warns giving it away would be a political and moral disaster and calls it a deal breaker for conservatives.