Kamala Harris Blames Trump Policies for Deaths of Two Georgia Women

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Vice President Kamala Harris is holding former President Donald Trump accountable for the deaths of two women in Georgia, attributing their deaths to the abortion bans that have taken root after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Speaking at a rally in Atlanta, Harris made an emotional connection between Trump’s appointment of conservative Supreme Court justices and the state’s restrictive abortion laws. ProPublica recently reported that two women were either denied or too afraid to seek emergency care due to Georgia’s ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. 

 

Harris expressed that such tragedies will only become more frequent if Trump returns to office, stating, "Now we know that at least two women — and those are only the stories we know here in the state of Georgia — died because of a Trump abortion ban." She further emphasized that these are just the cases that have come to light, adding, "The reality is, for every story we hear of the suffering under Trump abortion bans, there are so many of the stories we’re not hearing, but where suffering is happening every day in our country."

 

The vice president's remarks are part of a broader effort to make Trump accountable for the sweeping changes in abortion laws that have affected millions of women across the country. Harris has highlighted how state bans, such as Georgia's, have impacted women’s access to healthcare, especially during emergencies. These stories have become a central element in her campaign to mobilize voters around reproductive rights. Democrats are relying on abortion as a galvanizing issue in the same way it was during the midterm elections, hoping to counter Trump’s messaging on issues like the economy and immigration.

 

Trump has tried to balance the abortion issue by promoting a "leave-it-to-the-states" approach, stating that each state should make its own decisions regarding abortion. He has also supported exceptions to abortion bans in cases of rape, incest, and to save the mother’s life. His spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, reiterated this stance, stating, "President Trump has always supported exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother, which Georgia’s law provides. With those exceptions in place, it’s unclear why doctors did not swiftly act to protect the lives of mothers."

 

However, Harris strongly challenged this viewpoint, particularly the idea of leaving such life-and-death decisions to state lawmakers. She highlighted how Trump’s opposition to a proposed abortion-rights ballot measure in Florida, which would protect the right to abortion until fetal viability, threatens to maintain and even expand restrictions on reproductive healthcare.

 

Harris passionately criticized Southern lawmakers for supporting strict abortion bans while their states struggle with high maternal mortality rates. "These hypocrites want to start talking about, this is in the best interest of women and children. Well, where you been? Where you been when it comes to taking care of the women and children of America?" Harris asked, fueling her argument against the conservative lawmakers. 

 

At the rally, Harris also told the tragic stories of two Georgia women, Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller, who lost their lives due to complications following failed abortion attempts. Thurman, a 28-year-old, required emergency surgery after taking abortion pills out of state, but doctors delayed treatment for 20 hours because of Georgia's abortion ban. Miller, a 41-year-old mother of three, ordered abortion pills online but was too afraid to seek emergency help and tragically died at home. 

 

"We will speak her name," Harris said of Thurman, leading the crowd in a chant of “Amber Rose Thurman.” Both deaths were preventable, according to a state maternal health review board.

 

In her speech, Harris argued that even Trump’s stated exceptions to abortion bans fail to protect women adequately. "We’re saying that we’re going to create public policy that says that a doctor, a health care provider, will only kick in to give the care that somebody needs if they’re about to die?" Harris asked, underscoring the dangers posed by current state laws.

As reproductive rights continue to be a key issue in the upcoming elections, Harris’s stance on the matter represents one of the most forceful challenges to Trump’s policies, highlighting the life-or-death stakes for women across the country.

 

Credit: Politico 2024-09-23

 

 

 

[Tug]

She’s 100% correct on that one not to mention the way he bungled the Covid response I’ve seen estimates of 200 thousand + preventable deaths for just that blunder…….

[mushroomdave]

Of course she's correct.  And this is what I believe will be the main issue that will decide the election, the overturning of Roe.

 

And why I think there will be a record turnout of women as they are p****d !!

 

And they have already shown it since the overturning showing up:

 

Abortion Rights Victories Continue: Here Are All The Wins In Major Elections Since The Supreme Court Overturned Roe

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/11/08/abortion-rights-victories-continue-here-are-all-the-wins-in-major-elections-since-the-supreme-court-overturned-roe/

 

Trump: 'I was able to kill Roe v. Wade'  

Good for you.......until November 5 that is!!

 

[PuiPuiHarry]

Sorry, but./.. why we should have to read so much about the US election at a Thai website ?

[thesetat2013]

16 minutes ago, PuiPuiHarry said:

Sorry, but./.. why we should have to read so much about the US election at a Thai website ?

Hehe... it generates responses and replies more than any other story that put in the site. Even by non-Americans. 

[Tug]

4 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

Hehe... it generates responses and replies more than any other story that put in the site. Even by non-Americans. 

Actually more responses by non Americans, I appreciate it because it allows me to feel my voice is being heard and to defend my country.unfortunately the biggest threat seems to be from within.

[Luuk Chaai]

just one tablet held tightly between the legs would have prevented the unwanted pregnancy and thus no need to commit a murder

[Mark989]

56 minutes ago, PuiPuiHarry said:

Sorry, but./.. why we should have to read so much about the US election at a Thai website ?

Who is forcing you to read articles about the USA and in this case comment?

[kevozman1]

1 hour ago, PuiPuiHarry said:

Sorry, but./.. why we should have to read so much about the US election at a Thai website ?

 

There are some Western liberals who moved to places such as Thailand from the West due to the decline in those societies mostly created by liberal policies in recent decades (that they supported but didn't enjoy the reality of what it creates). Even if they speak Thai, most Thai people are right wing, and generally so are the expats, so online is the last vestige to find a group of like minded people who pretend that not even being able to identify your gender correctly is a route to creating a healthy society. 

[neeray]

1 hour ago, PuiPuiHarry said:

Sorry, but./.. why we should have to read so much about the US election at a Thai website ?

Just don't read it. There are many Thai related topics available on AN.

[Thingamabob]

Not an American, nor a fan of either candidate, but I really think Harris should not be blaming Trump for the sad deaths of these women. Low and shabby for her to do that in my opinion. Condolences to the family and friends of those who died, and RIP to the deceased. 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, PuiPuiHarry said:

Sorry, but./.. why we should have to read so much about the US election at a Thai website ?

Because, brace yourself, this is the World News forum.

[HappyExpat57]

4 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Not an American, nor a fan of either candidate, but I really think Harris should not be blaming Trump for the sad deaths of these women. Low and shabby for her to do that in my opinion. Condolences to the family and friends of those who died, and RIP to the deceased. 

 

She's stating black & white facts. The 3 SCOTUS judges appointed by 45 flat out lied about abortion laws to get on the court, then overturned Roe v. Wade which DIRECTLY affected the laws that lead to these poor women's deaths. Truth hurts, especially when lives are lost over it.

[JonnyF]

Are there no depths this woman will not sink to in order to gain political mileage? What a vile thing to say, even by her standards. 

[Chomper Higgot]

6 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Are there no depths this woman will not sink to in order to gain political mileage? What a vile thing to say, even by her standards. 

All of a sudden not a fan of the truth Jonny.

 

’Hurty words’ getting to you? 

[Chomper Higgot]

2 hours ago, Luuk Chaai said:

just one tablet held tightly between the legs would have prevented the unwanted pregnancy and thus no need to commit a murder

Abortion isn’t murder.

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

All of a sudden not a fan of the truth Jonny.

 

’Hurty words’ getting to you? 

 

Her truth, and The truth are not the same thing. 

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Her truth, and The truth are not the same thing. 

It’s a good deal better informed than your own on the matter.

[Thingamabob]

7 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

She's stating black & white facts. The 3 SCOTUS judges appointed by 45 flat out lied about abortion laws to get on the court, then overturned Roe v. Wade which DIRECTLY affected the laws that lead to these poor women's deaths. Truth hurts, especially when lives are lost over it.

My former wife and myself agreed she should abort her third pregnancy for physical and mental health reasons. That decision has troubled us both ever since. Not a subject to be taken lightly, and certainly not a subject to be used to score political points.

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, Thingamabob said:

My former wife and myself agreed she should abort her third pregnancy for physical and mental health reasons. That decision has troubled us both ever since. Not a subject to be taken lightly, and certainly not a subject to be used to score political points.

Nor one to be decided by Government, be that Federal or State.

[mdr224]

2 hours ago, kevozman1 said:

 

There are some Western liberals who moved to places such as Thailand from the West due to the decline in those societies mostly created by liberal policies in recent decades (that they supported but didn't enjoy the reality of what it creates). Even if they speak Thai, most Thai people are right wing, and generally so are the expats, so online is the last vestige to find a group of like minded people who pretend that not even being able to identify your gender correctly is a route to creating a healthy society. 

Ive been saying this here alot. The libs posting here are confused individuals 

[thaipo7]

4 hours ago, Tug said:

She’s 100% correct on that one not to mention the way he bungled the Covid response I’ve seen estimates of 200 thousand + preventable deaths for just that blunder…….

Always 100% for you.  Who is responsible for all the rapes and murders by illegal aliens?  Who is responsible for all the drug deaths the last 4 years?  Who is responsible for the 85,000 children that have come illegality into the country and have disappeared and most likely in the sex trade industry.  Do you read what you write?  Plus more people died under Biden with Covid, than Trump.  Why do you think they stopped the daily counts after Biden got in?  Why not mention New York and other areas where Democrat authorities allowed Covid patients be placed with old people in old age homes.  The worst age group to catch Covid.  See how frigging one side you are?  Useful idiot.  Do you ever show proof full statements?  At least political truthful statements.  

[JonnyF]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Nor one to be decided by Government, be that Federal or State.

 

Strange, you want everything else to be decided by the government.

 

Presumably they shouldn't interfere at 8 months either?

[thaipo7]

1 hour ago, neeray said:

Just don't read it. There are many Thai related topics available on AN.

Because the whole world will be effected and not in a good way with Harris.  Do we need another kind of Marxist/Communism in the world?  

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, mdr224 said:

Ive been saying this here alot. The libs posting here are confused individuals 

 

Confused, and often quite extreme.

 

I guess being extreme leftist while living in a far right country like Thailand must cause a lot of cognitive dissonance. 

 

Hence, the constant attacks on Trump like we see on the abortion issue, to try to restore some perceived virtue before they head off to soi 6. 

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Strange, you want everything else to be decided by the government.

 

Presumably they shouldn't interfere at 8 months either?

What on earth are you on about?

 

Examples of me wanting ‘everything else’ decided by Government?

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

Confused, and often quite extreme.

 

I guess being extreme leftist while living in a far right country like Thailand must cause a lot of cognitive dissonance. 

 

Hence, the constant attacks on Trump like we see on the abortion issue, to try to restore some perceived virtue before they head off to soi 6. 

Retreating to your slurs again Jonny.

 

 

[Yagoda]

Is this what she is talking about?

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3161062/did-pro-choice-lies-kill-amber-thurman-georgia/

[ignore it]

Yep.

 

It is absolutely Trump fault that the two women suffered the consequences of their making bad choices.

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

35 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Ive been saying this here alot. The libs posting here are confused individuals 

Yes you have.

 

You droning on with the same message since you signed up doesn’t make it so.