FDT and Abortion, Part III

I guess this is a bad thing that the Abortion discussion keeps going on. A couple of articles appear at race42008.com talking about the issue:

The first article talks about "Thompson's Trouble With Abortion" that documents his presumably "pro-choice" position statements. More about that in a moment. The second is an email from the National Right to Life Committee documenting that their position is and has been that he is very pro-life.

In my mind, the key to understanding his statements and positions is understanding that FDT is, first and foremost, a federalist. He largely sees this issue as one that should be left to the states (therefore his statements on the bad decision of Roe v Wade). His voting record indicates that he does not want the Federal Government involved in the abortion process. His statements indicate that he realizes that the true battle regarding abortion is not a legal battle, but rather a battle of the mind and soul. The result is that he probably would not push for legislation making abortion illegal.

But let's be honest here. The President's role in abortion is largely what kind of justices he appoints. Is there any question out there about what kind of justices he would appoint?

How about Giuliani? Romney? McCain?

I think I trust FDT on abortion.