RNC Statement on Kamala Harris' visit to Charlotte | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    Hey there -

    If you are covering Kamala Harris' visit to Charlotte today, please consider the following statement from the Republican National Committee:

    "Democrats can tout an extreme agenda all day long, but voters will remember one thing: how out-of-touch they are with North Carolinians." - RNC Spokeswoman Taylor Mazock

    Background /   Abortion:

• Polling has shown the majority of Americans support limits on abortion.
• 71% of Americans want significant limits on abortion.
• 77% of voters support legislation banning infanticide.
• 80% of Americans believe that third trimester abortions should be illegal.
• The Democrat Party continues to embrace extreme abortion policies that are completely detached from the American mainstream, including taxpayer funding for late-term abortions.
• Democrats have refused to back any limits on abortion, including "birthday abortions" up to the moment of birth and after.
• Democrats even blocked legislation banning infanticide.
• Democrat politicians have made clear that there's no place for pro-life voters in the Democrat Party.
• The Republican Party will continue to stand for the sanctity of life, speak up for the unborn, and help vulnerable mothers.
• Internet Access:
• Republicans have already taken the lead on allowing rural communities access to reliable broadband.
• They have worked to close the "digital divide."
• A bipartisan bill, the Broadband for Rural America Act, was introduced by Republicans last year.
• This legislation would authorizes $3.7 billion per year for critical rural broadband programs.
• Focuses on rural and least-connected residents.
• This bill was a way to avoid funding duplicative and wasteful overbuilding.
• Since May, 1 million American households have signed up for broadband internet credits through the Affordable Connectivity Program.

   Contact: Taylor Mazock
   North Carolina Press Secretary
   Republican National Committee
   Email: tmazock@gop.com