Gary Tveten, a resident of Greenfield, expressed his views on the state’s abortion laws, stating that Democrats are “clinging to the 1849 Anti-Abortion law as obsolete.” He made these remarks to the Milwaukee City Wire on March 18.
“The Democrats are clinging to the 1849 Anti-Abortion law as obsolete,” said Tveten, Greenfield WI resident. “The Schimel campaign should run a short ad: “Killing babies was murder in 1849 and killing them is still murder today.”
According to Ballotpedia, Brad Schimel, former Wisconsin Attorney General and Waukesha County Circuit Court judge, is preparing to compete against Susan Crawford, Dane County Circuit Court judge, in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election scheduled for April 1. The current court holds a 4-3 liberal majority; however, Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement has rendered the seat competitive. A win for Crawford would preserve the liberal majority.
Crawford stated she will not recuse herself from abortion-related cases if elected, despite her previous work representing Planned Parenthood and receiving an endorsement from the organization. This controversy centers around Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law, which is set for review by the court following the election. Her opponent Schimel emphasized the importance of respecting voter decisions regarding abortion laws.
Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, said in a press release: “Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin is proud to stand alongside a leader committed to reproductive freedom. Judge Susan Crawford’s values align with the people of Wisconsin, and she is the right choice to be our next State Supreme Court Justice.” Crawford has committed to protecting access to abortion and brings experience as a prosecutor advocating for abortion rights.
Steve Cortes, Senior Political Advisor at CatholicVote, commented on Crawford and the Supreme Court race through the Green Bay Reporter: “Susan Crawford is a radical on abortion, supporting the termination of an unborn baby right up until birth.”
