September 21, 2022
Contrast between candidates becomes increasingly stark
Burnsville, MN — Today, in response to the Star Tribune’s request for a summary of each candidate’s position on abortion in their annual voter guide, Tyler Kistner again tried to hide his extreme anti-choice position.
“Abortion is an incredibly complex issue that can not be summarized in 20 words,” Kistner responded.
In 19 words, Rep. Angie Craig responded, “We must restore Roe v. Wade. Every woman should have the constitutional right to make her own health care decisions.”
Here’s a timeline of Kistner’s statements on abortion:
- 2020: “I’m 100% pro-life.”
- June 23, 2022: “I think that decision should be left at the states to decide.”
- June 28, 2022: Kistner gets called out by the Associated Press for removing abortion language from his website
- July 15, 2022: Kistner touts an endorsement from extreme anti-choice group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America
- August 30, 2022: Kistner gets called out by Politico for removing abortion language from his website
- September 6, 2022: Axios Twin Cities uncovers Kistner’s pledge to support “any pro-life law or policy” that is in effect the day he is elected
- September 16, 2022: Kistner calls Sen. Graham’s national abortion ban that criminalizes doctors “reasonable”
- September 19, 2022: In candidate forum, Kistner dodges a question on abortion, does not dispute his “reasonable” characterization
- September 20, 2022: Minnesota Reformer publishes 2020 audio of Kistner saying his pro-life agenda is a top priority for his first 100 days in Congress
- September 21, 2022: Kistner calls abortion “an incredibly complex issue that can not be summarized in 20 words.”
Rep. Angie Craig is strongly pro-choice and has voted to codify Roe v. Wade into law twice. Rep. Craig believes that every woman should have the constitutional right to make her own health care decisions.