Maryland's top finance official calls for economic retaliation against Alabama after state passes near-total abortion ban

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Maryland comptroller called for economic retaliation against Alabama after abortion ban earlier this week.

While Franchot, who was elected to a four-year term in 2018, is unable to take some of those actions unilaterally, his call is an early sign that Alabama could pay an economic price for its decision to ban doctors from performing abortions at any stage during a pregnancy.

A spokesperson for Ivey did not respond to a request for comment. She said in a statement Wednesday that the legislation "stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians' deeply held belief that every life is precious & that every life is a sacred gift from God."Franchot said he will attempt to get officials in other states to join him.

Economic boycotts in recent years have had some success in forcing conservatives to roll back controversial bills on social issues. Franchot noted that in both North Carolina and Indiana, the boycotts had sports connections. In North Carolina, the NCAA announced that the state would not be considered as a host for its championship games as long as its bathroom bill remained on the books. In Indiana, the NCAA threatened to move its Final Four tournament, which was scheduled to take place in Indianapolis just days after Pence ultimately signed into law changes to the original measure.

 

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And why would anyone listen to this guy? MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS, as if Maryland was doing that well.

Alabama the pitiful

Why should Maryland give a damn?

Abortion= Money and population control.

Lol

Then he is an idiot. Along with all the other leftist states.

I wouldn't step foot in the state of Alabama. Why is it that most of the states in the south are so fucked up? What is wrong with their thinking? On the outside they seem like nice people.

Does the health of the mother include her mental health? We tend to separate the two our culture... But they really are one in the same...

Alabama - Takes pride in ruining peoples lives, especially womens' That should be the state motto from now on.

Lol states rights people

Retaliation is a good thing!

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