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Bradford Richardson

brichardson@washingtontimes.com

Bradford Richardson was a reporter for The Washington Times.

Articles by Bradford Richardson

Democratic National Committee Chairman Thomas E. Perez made clear that candidates running under the Democratic banner must support abortion rights. (Associated Press/File)

Pro-life Democrats see abortion extremism as political suicide

Pro-life Democrats say the party's uncompromising abortion extremism is just another sign that its leaders are out of touch with the views of ordinary Americans, who, even if they support abortion rights, are conflicted about the weighty moral question.

May 4, 2017
Asked Sunday whether there is room in the party for people who are pro-life, the staunchly pro-choice House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi responded, "Of course." (Associated Press/File)

Abortion sets off Democrat fight over direction of party

Some higher-ups in the Democratic Party are taking a softer tone on abortion in a bid to win back the blue-collar voters who spurned Hillary Clinton at the ballot box, revealing a schism between the economic populists and cultural liberals over the direction of the party.

April 24, 2017
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, speaks with reporters about Democratic objections to the GOP agenda on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 30, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Nancy Pelosi on abortion stance: Democrats can be pro-life

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi downplayed the significance of the right to an abortion as a cause that unites Democrats, emphasizing instead the party's stance on economic policy and commitment to the working class.

April 23, 2017