Thompson Was Repeatedly Described as Pro-Choice During His Years in the Senate. Numerous records point to Thompson’s pro-choice position during his tenure as a US Senator. In a 1996 Tennessean article, “Thompson acknowledged his role as ‘an abortion-rights defender in a party with a pro-life tilt.’” [The Tennessean, 6/10/07]

• 1996: Thompson Supported Public Financing of Abortions. According a 1996 Tennesseans For Choice questionnaire, Sen. Thompson, indicated that he supported using public funds for abortions. When asked, “Under what circumstances should public monies be used to pay for an abortion for an indigent family?” Thompson indicated “woman’s or girl’s life threatened by pregnancy” and “pregnancy due to rape or incest.” [CBNNews.com, Brody File, 6/14/07]

• 1994: Thompson Opposed Criminalizing Abortion. “On a 1994 Eagle Forum survey, Thompson said he opposed criminalizing abortion. Two years later, on a Christian Coalition questionnaire, he checked ‘opposed’ to a proposed constitutional amendment protecting the sanctity of human life.” [Newsweek, 6/25/07]

• FDT Not 100 Percent with National Right to Life. According to the Washington Times, “although the Politico reported June 13 that Mr. [Fred] Thompson’s spokesman claimed the former senator had a 100 percent voting record from the National Right to Life (NRTL) organization, NRTL’s Web site reports that Mr. Thompson received scores of 87 percent (1997-1998), 78 percent (1999-2000) and 33 percent (2001-2002).” [Washington Times, 6/23/07]

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