CONSERVATIVE ENOUGH

Schwarzenegger lays out opinions on abortion, drugs, gays, other topics (ERICA WERNER, August 27, 2003, Associated Press)

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger made his clearest statements to date on abortion and other social issues on talk shows Wednesday, after weeks of criticism for not spelling out his views for voters in the California recall.

He said he favors legalizing marijuana for medical purposes and protecting a woman's right to abortion, but is against gay marriage and granting drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants. He said illegal immigrants already in the country should stay here, but he said it was a federal issue and a spokesman said he wasn't proposing an amnesty program. [...]

Schwarzenegger described himself as "pro-choice" but said he did not support late-stage procedures described as "partial-birth" abortions.

Asked whether he is in favor of parental notification when minors seek abortions, he replied, "I am. But in some cases when there is abuse in the family or problems in the family, then the courts should decide."

Schwarzenegger said he supports domestic partnerships but not gay marriage.

At worst he's a moderate in the John-McCain-running-for-president mold. Posted by Orrin Judd at August 27, 2003 9:30 PM