Planned Parenthood Endorses Biden After Pledging To Triple Election Spending In 2020 Over 2016

TOPLINE

The advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood, a frequent target for Republicans, endorsed Joe Biden on Monday, calling Trump “dangerous” after pledging to spend $45 million this cycle, three times what the group spent in 2016.

KEY FACTS

Key Background

Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that provides reproductive health care services to millions of Americans, including contraception, cancer screenings and abortions. Its role as an abortion provider is a frequent point of critcism for pro-life Republicans, who have called to defund the organization arguing that their tax dollars should not fund abortion.

Key Quote

“It’s a simple proposition for me: health care is a right, not a privilege dependent on race, gender, income, or ZIP code,” Biden said in response to the endorsement. “As President, I’m going to do everything in my power to expand access to quality, affordable health care, including reproductive health care. I’m proud to stand with Planned Parenthood in this fight.”

Chief Critic

Pro-life conservatives took to Twitter to slam McGill for telling NPR that 2020 is a “life and death” election, referring to health care. “Interesting choice of words from Planned Parenthood. I agree this is life and death. I am proud to stand up and protect life. #ProLife,” tweeted Minnesota Senate candidate and former Congressman Jason Lewis.