When North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham switched political parties and joined the GOP, she said: 'What has really changed?' The answer: her position on abortion. PolitiFactNC
After winning her election and taking her seat in the Legislature, Cotham
Mandates at least one extra doctor's visit to get an abortion, requiring that an in-person conversation occur at least 72 hours before an abortion is performed, and The bill she supported Tuesday, however, includes restrictions to abortion access. With some exceptions, women will have eight fewer weeks to decide whether to have an abortion. It also includes provisions that critics believe will hinder access to clinics and medication.
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