TPM: Kerry Becomes Latest Dem to Oppose Obama on Contraception

[karynnj]

17. I think they are going far too far here

I really do not think that the sexual abuse has any place in this discussion. You did not mention it - instead making an argument for insisting the law remain as it was announced. I have no problem with that.

I actually think that is where they will end up. As I said, I really do not see how you compromise when the positions are essentially A and (not A). But, as long as the Obama administration is speaking of a compromise that meets women's needs and considers the Church's needs, I don't see why Obama is to be praised, and Kerry criticized for the exact same position. I would consider part of Kerry's goal was to not make news by not being opposed to the administration, especially on Fox. It also may be that he sees Obama as wanting to be seen making the effort to listen - even if ultimately the ruling stays the same.

I have read Senator Gillibrand's strong support for the measure. What I don't know is whether her comment was before or after the administration spoke of working with the Catholic Church. I assume that was closer to what you would have preferred Kerry's position to have been.

From other sources, it appears that many Catholic universities and hospitals already cover birth control. That likely indicates that there is economic pressure to do so.