Bobby Jindal

Jindal Opposes All Abortion Without Exception. According to Politico.com, “A convert to Roman Catholicism, Jindal steadfastly opposes same-sex marriage and legal abortion — without exception — supports prayer in the public schools and earns high marks from the National Rifle Assn.’” [Politico.com, 8/6/12]

Jindal Signed A Bill Banning Abortion Coverage For Insurance Purchasing Pools, Even In Cases Of Rape Or Incest. According to The Associated Press State & Local Wire, “Women getting abortions in Louisiana will be required to get ultrasounds, and doctors who perform elective abortions won’t be covered under medical malpractice laws after Gov. Bobby Jindal /signed those latest restrictions on the procedure into law Tuesday. Also signed by Jindal, according to the governor’s office, was a ban on coverage for elective abortions in the insurance purchasing pools set up by the federal health overhaul legislation. No exceptions are allowed under any of the bills for victims of rape or incest. The only exceptions are for abortions when a mother’s life is in danger.” [The Associated Press State & Local Wire, 7/7/10]