Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida has outlined three steps that he believes are crucial for developing a winning pro-life strategy. In an opinion piece for Fox News, Rubio addresses the current state of abortion in the United States and highlights the need for a new approach.

Rubio first acknowledges the progress that has been made in recent years. He states, "Two years ago, abortion was legal in every state, but a majority of Americans identified as pro-life. Today, the Roe regime has been overturned, and 21 states have passed protections for the unborn." However, he also points out that support for abortion has returned to record highs and the pro-life side has faced a series of defeats in state ballot initiatives.

To reverse this trend, Rubio suggests the first step is to develop and promote a compassionate, pro-family agenda. He uses his own "Providing for Life Act" as an example, which includes measures such as an expansion of the child tax credit, guaranteed paid parental leave, and enhanced child-support enforcement. Rubio believes that by focusing on supporting pregnant women and their children, the pro-life movement can gain broader public support.

The second step Rubio proposes is to hold Democrats accountable for their extremism on abortion. He argues that pro-life advocates should use every available tool to force Democrats to answer the question, "What restrictions do you support on abortion?" This approach aims to expose the radical positions of some Democrats and challenge them to have an honest conversation about their stance on abortion.

Finally, Rubio emphasizes the importance of staying true to the moral mission of the pro-life movement. He acknowledges that there are different views on the issue of abortion in America but insists that protecting human beings should be at the center of the movement. Rubio states, "We have to navigate tough terrain with sympathy. But we should never abandon our moral mission."

In conclusion, Rubio believes that a winning pro-life strategy requires a compassionate, pro-family agenda, holding Democrats accountable, and staying committed to the moral mission of the movement. He asserts that the Republican Party's belief in the dignity of the human person and the right to life should unite its supporters in advocating for the pro-life cause.

As the debate over abortion continues to be a highly contentious issue in the United States, Rubio's proposed steps provide a framework for pro-life advocates to strategize and work towards their goals.