Missouri needs to defend pro-life laws with a pro-life governor
Missouri has become a hot spot for out-ofstate abortion activists who are pushing to erase Missouri’s strong pro-life laws. Currently in Missouri, laws are in place to protect the health and safety of the woman and the life of the baby. This initiative could change our state’s constitution to allow abortion up to the birthdate of the baby.
At this moment, pledge-gatherers are working to get enough signatures to place this heartless question on our ballot. Out-of-state abortion interests have until early May to collect the required signatures. Do not sign this petition. We can defeat this initiative by declining to sign the petition and keeping this question off the ballot. This initiative is vile, and Missourians should decline to sign.
As a Missouri woman highly concerned with the fundamental right to life and the health and safety of women, I have my eye on the Republican primary. Why? I want to elect a governor who is best prepared to protect the health and safety of the mother and the life of the unborn if this initiative comes to the ballot later this year. I know we need someone prepared and experienced on this issue, and with this in mind, I decided to do my research.
Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe is the Republican candidate with the most experience protecting life. During his eight years as Missouri senator, he maintained a perfect voting record on pro-life issues. Before the Missouri ban was in place, Lt. Gov. Kehoe moved the needle on life-saving initiatives. He voted in favor of placing requirements for the administration of abortion-inducing drugs and he voted yes on extending the waiting period prior to an abortion. As Missouri’s Lt. Governor, he earned the Patriot for Life Award from Missourians concerned with prolife issues for his efforts to protect the fundamental right to life in Missouri.
Mike Kehoe stands behind Missouri’s strong pro-life laws. A father of four and former small business owner, he consistently serves, speaks, and advocates for a better life for all Missourians. Mike Kehoe cares about the people of Missouri and their quality of life. This concern extends into his concern for the life of the unborn.
Mike Kehoe’s experience and voting record demonstrate that he says what he believes and does what he says. Mike Kehoe is the candidate we want to have in the Governor’s Mansion. For Missourians who have worked to put in place laws to protect the health and safety of women there is no one more pro-life than Mike Kehoe.
Tanya Willmeth is a former Kickapoo High teacher and founder of Summit Elevated Communication.