Gov. Sebelius Obama's Pro-Choice Choice for Sec. of Health?

Tracy Leaman's picture

Advisers are saying that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius from Kansas may be President Obama's top pick for secretary of health and human services.  Despite being a Roman Catholic, Sebelius is endorsed by Planned Parenthood and consistently votes against anti-choice legislation, a fact that may be concerning the White House.  They may fear a backlash from the anti-choice community, mostly centered around Sebelius's conflicts with Kansas District Attorney, Phill Kline.  Sebelius has decreased the abortion rate in Kansas 8.5%.  Kline on the other hand subpoenaed the medical records of patients from abortion clinics and leaked them to Bill O'Reilly.  Planned Parenthood of Kansas sued and Kline was forced to return the medical records, however, his antics have made him a hero of the anti-choice community in Kansas. 

It is long past time that we had a qualified, pro-choice candidate in the HHS position after years of anti-choice, anti-women secretaries coming through.  It would be a shame if someone like Kline could keep Sebelius from this very deserved position.