Posted on Jul 18, 2022
Despite Trump shun, Vicky Hartzler says experience puts her ahead in the race for U.S. Senate
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Former President Trump has refused to endorse Hartzler, but the U.S. Representative is confident she's the Republican who can keep a Senate seat for her party.
According to analysis from ProPublica, Hartzler votes against the majority of House Republicans only 4% of the time. The average House Republican votes against their own party 7% of the time.
There are 21 Republican candidates vying to replace Missouri’s U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who is not running for reelection this year, but most attention is being paid to the race’s top three candidates.
In the latest poll, U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler has a slim lead against state Attorney General Eric Schmitt and former Gov. Eric Greitens. The poll shows nearly 17% of GOP voters in Missouri remain undecided.
On Friday, Hartzler made her case to primary voters on KCUR’s Up To Date.
According to analysis from ProPublica, Hartzler votes against the majority of House Republicans only 4% of the time. The average House Republican votes against their own party 7% of the time.
There are 21 Republican candidates vying to replace Missouri’s U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who is not running for reelection this year, but most attention is being paid to the race’s top three candidates.
In the latest poll, U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler has a slim lead against state Attorney General Eric Schmitt and former Gov. Eric Greitens. The poll shows nearly 17% of GOP voters in Missouri remain undecided.
On Friday, Hartzler made her case to primary voters on KCUR’s Up To Date.
Despite Trump shun, Vicky Hartzler says experience puts her ahead in the race for U.S. Senate
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..."Advocates have said Missouri’s abortion ban makes the legality of contraceptives unclear. In June, Saint Luke’s Health System temporarily stopped offering emergency contraceptives like Plan B over fears that health providers could be prosecuted for administering them. Hartzler said there is no need for further clarity on the ban.
“I don't think at this point that's necessary because the legal opinions I've seen (indicate) that ectopic pregnancies would not be considered abortions,” she said. “I think these (concerns) are red herrings being put up by people who support abortion and by Democrats in this election year.”
Early in her campaign, Hartzler aired an ad targeting transgender University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas. In the ad, Hartzler accused transgender athletes of ruining girls sports.
The ad made national news for being transphobic, and Hartzler’s Twitter account was suspended for violating the platform’s rules against hateful conduct. Hartzler continues to stand by the ad, and said she does not regret airing it.
“This is common sense,” Hartzler said, citing her six years as a track coach at Belton High School. “Why isn't anybody speaking up for these girls? A biological male should not be allowed to compete on a girl's team.”
Hartzler also said she will work towards bipartisanship when she supports the policies.
“Probably 80% of my votes and other bills are co-sponsored with a Democrat,” Hartzler said. “I'm happy to work in a bipartisan fashion in areas when we have agreement.”
According to analysis from ProPublica, Hartzler votes against the majority of House Republicans only 4% of the time. The average House Republican votes against their own party 7% of the time."
..."Advocates have said Missouri’s abortion ban makes the legality of contraceptives unclear. In June, Saint Luke’s Health System temporarily stopped offering emergency contraceptives like Plan B over fears that health providers could be prosecuted for administering them. Hartzler said there is no need for further clarity on the ban.
“I don't think at this point that's necessary because the legal opinions I've seen (indicate) that ectopic pregnancies would not be considered abortions,” she said. “I think these (concerns) are red herrings being put up by people who support abortion and by Democrats in this election year.”
Early in her campaign, Hartzler aired an ad targeting transgender University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas. In the ad, Hartzler accused transgender athletes of ruining girls sports.
The ad made national news for being transphobic, and Hartzler’s Twitter account was suspended for violating the platform’s rules against hateful conduct. Hartzler continues to stand by the ad, and said she does not regret airing it.
“This is common sense,” Hartzler said, citing her six years as a track coach at Belton High School. “Why isn't anybody speaking up for these girls? A biological male should not be allowed to compete on a girl's team.”
Hartzler also said she will work towards bipartisanship when she supports the policies.
“Probably 80% of my votes and other bills are co-sponsored with a Democrat,” Hartzler said. “I'm happy to work in a bipartisan fashion in areas when we have agreement.”
According to analysis from ProPublica, Hartzler votes against the majority of House Republicans only 4% of the time. The average House Republican votes against their own party 7% of the time."
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