Robocalls remind NY-24 voters that Katko voted with House Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood four times
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the DCCC is launching robocalls in New York’s 24th Congressional District to remind voters that Congressman Katko broke his core promise to Central New Yorkers by voting with his fellow House Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood.
In addition to aiding House Republicans in their attacks against women’s health, Katko’s position is wildly out of step with his district. According to a Civis Analytics poll conducted last year, seven in ten voters in New York’s 24th Congressional District self-identify as pro-choice.
“On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Central New Yorkers will be reminded that Congressman Katko has broken a central campaign promise four times by continuing to vote with House Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood,” said Meredith Kelly at the DCCC. “By voting to restrict access to affordable and quality health care, Katko has demonstrated that he is no different than the rest of the House Republicans in Washington and can’t be trusted to defend women’s health.”
The following is the script for the robocall that will reach voters throughout New York’s 24th Congressional District:
Hi, this is Camille calling on behalf of the DCCC.
Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Roe v. Wade, which said that a woman’s constitutional right to privacy extends to her ability to make personal medical decisions.
While a majority of Americans agree that a woman has the right to make her own medical decisions, House Republicans continue to wage unpopular attacks on women’s health.
Congressman John Katko promised during his 2014 campaign that he would not vote to defund Planned Parenthood.
Congressman John Katko has repeatedly broke his campaign promise and voted with his House Republican colleagues – not once, but four times – to defund Planned Parenthood.
After facing bad headlines and backlash from concerned Central New Yorkers, Congressman Katko is now heading into the election year trying to paint over his record.
Congressman Katko can try to rewrite history, but he’s shown that he is no different from the rest of the House Republicans in Washington and can’t be trusted to stand up for women’s health.
As we celebrate the anniversary of Roe versus Wade and a woman’s right to choose, call Congressman John Katko at 315-423-5657 and tell him to stop breaking his promises to Central New Yorkers and doing the bidding of House Republicans.
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Background
Since Entering Congress John Katko Has Voted To Defund Planned Parenthood Four Times. [Vote #504, 9/18/15; Vote #505, 9/18/15; Vote #527, 9/30/15; Vote #568, 10/23/15]