ew appointments could imbalance the court in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade. Al Gore has said he believes in a potential justices right to privacy, but that there are ways of assessing how they would interpret the constitution. And he feels that his appointments would uphold the landmark case. Governor Bush also would not hold appointees to a litmus test, but would make judicial appointment that are ‘strict constructionists’ in their interpretation of the constitution. Governor Bush opposes partial-birth abortions, as does Al Gore. However George W. is in favor of parental-notification, with fines for failure to notify parent/guardian at least 48 hrs. prior to abortion. Also to ban tax money spent on abortions, with exceptions for sexual abuse or physicians advisement. Bush is supportive of pro-life amendments but says he wouldn’t pursue them. Ralph Nader, the Green party candidate, has probably done the best at down playing this topic. He is pro-choice, but doesn’t acknowledge that there is a threat to Roe v. Wade, saying it’ll never be overturned. And like Al Gore supports the FDA’s decision to allow RU-486( abortion pill ), sighting it’s benefit that it’s preferable to surgical procedure.If the NRA could pick a candidate it would be Governor Bush. Although none of the hopefuls are in favor of more restrictions on handguns, he is the most consistent. Gore as a congressman was not opposed to them, but as Vice President changed tack completely. He is now in favor of cracking down on gun shows, banning junk guns( cheap guns used in many violent crimes ), limiting one gun to one person per month, and requiring manufacturers and retailers to report gun sales to state authority. The latter raising loud voices of right to privacy concerns. Other than that all sides are in agreement to ban assault weapons, large ammunition clips, and certain types of ammunition, such as armor pie...
