Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) recently released a powerful campaign ad targeting his GOP challenger, Daniel Cameron. The ad features Hadley, a survivor of childhood rape, criticizing Cameron’s staunch opposition to abortion, even in cases of rape or incest.
In the ad, Hadley courageously shares her traumatic experience: “I was raped by my stepfather after years of sexual abuse. I was 12.” She goes on to express her disbelief that anyone could deny exceptions for rape and incest, stating, “Anyone who believes there should be no exceptions for rape and incest could never understand what it’s like to stand in my shoes.”
Directly addressing Cameron, Hadley delivers a heartfelt message: “To tell a 12-year-old girl she must have the baby of her stepfather who raped her is unthinkable… I’m speaking out because women and girls need to have options. Daniel Cameron would give us none.”
The ad has gained attention and can be viewed here: [Include HTML tags for the embedded video]
Cameron’s campaign quickly responded with a video featuring Cameron speaking directly to the camera. He denounces Beshear’s ad as “despicable” and accuses him of running a campaign filled with false attacks. Cameron asserts that he would sign a bill with exceptions if the legislature were to bring it to him.
However, Cameron’s longstanding position has been against exceptions for survivors of rape and incest. It wasn’t until the upcoming gubernatorial election approached that he publicly shifted his stance. Beshear’s campaign has made abortion a central issue, portraying Cameron as an extreme and dangerous candidate in a state that rejected an anti-abortion constitutional amendment last year.
In a recent interview, Cameron attempted to defend himself by stating that he would sign legislation with exceptions for rape and incest. He also criticized the Beshear administration for running a smear campaign against him, claiming that people can see through their false allegations.
These comments from Cameron starkly contrast his previous unwavering support for Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban, which lacks exceptions for rape and incest. His past interviews clearly show his consistent position on defending the Human Life Protection Act.
The Kentucky governor’s race has limited public polling, but Beshear’s internal poll released earlier this month displayed him with a significant lead over Cameron. The outcome of this race, along with a few others, may provide insight into how abortion rights will shape the 2024 presidential election. Recently, Democrats have embraced abortion rights and experienced success in elections following the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade.
Furthermore, Democrats secured victories in special state legislative elections in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire, illustrating that the support for abortion rights is growing.
Overall, Beshear’s campaign ad and Cameron’s response highlight the contentious issue of abortion rights in Kentucky’s governor race. Both candidates present differing viewpoints, potentially influencing voters’ decisions in the upcoming election.
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