From the made-up Planned Parenthood videos referenced by Carly Fiorina to Donald Trump saying women who have abortions should be punished, right-wing extremists have been attacking a woman’s right to choose as a central part of their election strategy. Rep. Marsha Blackburn stepped right in line with that narrative when she said on live television that 94% of Planned Parenthood’s services are abortions. In fact, it’s the complete opposite.
Marsha Blackburn lied about Planned Parenthood
Marsha Blackburn said that 94 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services were abortions.
BRAZILE: All across this country, Jake, Republicans are trying to restrict, trying to… BLACKBURN: That is wrong. BRAZILE: …defund planned parent. Planned Parenthood which provides… BLACKBURN: Yes, we do. Planned Parenthood doesn’t need the money. BRAZILE: …mammogram services. (CROSSTALK) BLACKBURN: No, 94 percent of their business — 94 percent — BRAZILE: No, 97 percent. BLACKBURN: Ninety-four percent is abortion services. (CROSSTALK) BRAZILE: Ninety-seven percent is for non-abortion services. (CROSSTALK) BLACKBURN: For abortion services, 1800 — absolutely. (INAUDIBLE). Go to their website. Their main business — they are America’s biggest abortion provider.
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In 2013, 3 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services were related to abortion.
42% STI/STD Testing & Treatment, 34% Contraception, 11% Other Women’s Health Services, 9% Cancer Screening and Prevention, 3% Abortion Services, 1% Other Services