Jun 27, 2019

Klobuchar shoots back at Inslee for staking claim on reproductive rights

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee claimed he is the "only candidate" at the first primary Democratic debate Wednesday "who has passed a law protecting a woman's right of reproductive health and health insurance," prompting laughter from Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

"I just want to say there are three women up here that have fought pretty hard for a woman's right to choose," Klobuchar said.

Where it stands: Many 2020 candidates have released policy plans on reproductive health and abortion access, which Democrats have rallied behind as red states across the nation pass a wave of restrictive abortion laws.

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