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Gannett, AP claimed McCain opposes a constitutional amendment banning abortion -- but McCain said he supports it

June 09, 2008 5:22 pm ET

SUMMARY: In recent comparisons of Barack Obama's and John McCain's positions, Gannett News Service and the Associated Press claimed that McCain opposes a constitutional amendment banning abortion. However, McCain has previously asserted that he supports such an amendment, and McCain advisers have reportedly said that he would not try to change the Republican Party's platform on abortion, which in 2004 called for a constitutional ban on abortion.

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