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''The Almanac of American Politics'' (2008) rated Barack Obama's overall social policies in 2006 as more conservative than 21% of the Senate, and more liberal than 77% of the Senate (18% and 77%, respectively, in 2005). ==Abortion and contraception== In his write-in response to a 1998 survey, Obama stated his abortion position as conforming with the Democratic platform: "Abortions should be legally available in accordance with ''Roe v. Wade''."〔Obama, Barack. ("1998 Illinois State Legislative National Political Awareness Test" ), Project Vote Smart. Retrieved on January 21, 2007.〕 His presidential candidacy was endorsed by several groups which advocate for legal abortion, including NARAL Pro-Choice America〔(NARAL PRO-CHOICE AMERICA ENDORSES SEN. BARACK OBAMA )〕 and Planned Parenthood.〔(PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND ENDORSEMENTS )〕 In August 2008, in Lake Forest, California, Obama responded to the question as to when life begins, "Whether you're looking at it from a theological perspective or a scientific perspective, answering that question with specificity is above my pay grade." In the Illinois state legislature, Obama opposed the Induced Infant Liability Act and repeatedly voted against requirements and restrictions intended to stop what opponents label "born alive" abortions.〔(Status of SB1662 )〕〔 Obama said his opposition was because of technical language he felt might have "interfered with a woman's right to choose" and said Illinois law already required medical care in such situations.〔(Obama faces new criticism on abortion ), MSNBC, August 20, 2008〕〔http://www.ilga.gov/senate/transcripts/strans92/ST033001.pdf〕 Obama voted against a bill that would have made it a federal crime for anyone other than a parent to accompany a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion. Obama expressed displeasure with the Supreme Court ruling that upheld a ban on "partial-birth" abortions saying the ban didn't sufficiently consider the mother's health.〔( Presidential candidates on abortion ) Accesses March 21, 2013〕〔(OnTheIssues.org ) Barack Obama on Abortion〕 Obama has, however, expressed support of bans on some late-term abortions, provided they include exemptions for the mental and physical health of the mother.〔(Barack Obama on the Issues: Abortion )〕 During the third debate during the 2008 presidential campaign, Obama further detailed his stance on abortion:
Obama voted for a $100 million education initiative to reduce teen pregnancy and provide contraceptives to young people.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Social policy of Barack Obama」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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