Governor Who Opposes Rape Victims’ Right to Abortion Will Headline Stefanowski Fundraiser.

Republican Bob Stefanowski is learning the challenge he faces in convincing Connecticut voters he supports a woman’s right to an abortion. Stefanowski announced on May 11th that anti-abortion Governor Pete Ricketts of Nebraska will appear at a fundraising event in Canton on June 14th.

Ricketts told CNN’s Dana Bash Sunday morning that he does not support providing rape victims with an exception in the abortion ban Nebraska’s unicameral legislature recently considered. If the Supreme Court issues a decision overruling the 49 year old Roe v. Wade, Ricketts will call a special session of the legislature. His determination to ban abortions in Nebraska without exception was clear in the interview posted above. Stefanowski has said in a written statement he supports Connecticut’s more than 30 year old law protecting a woman’s right to reproductive choice.

Ricketts, who barred from seeking re-election by term limits, heads the Republican Governors Association. He will raise some money for Stefanowski in Canton but the political price may be substantial. Stefanowski has pledged to spend $10 million of his own fortune in his rematch with Governor Ned Lamont.

Ducats to the Ricketts event range from $250 to $3,500. The top price buys entrance to a VIP reception.

Published April 17, 2022.