Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Misleads on Rick Scott's Position on Abortion Exceptions

Mucarsel-Powell's Spanish-Language Ad Falsely Claims Scott Supports No Exceptions for Rape and Incest

In a Spanish-language radio ad airing across Florida, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell falsely claims that her opponent, Republican Sen. Rick Scott, supports a ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest.

Scott's Position on Abortion

Scott has repeatedly stated that he supports abortion exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the life of the mother.

In a 2018 interview with the Miami Herald, Scott said, "I'm pro-life, but I also believe in exceptions. I believe in exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the life of the mother."

Scott's position is consistent with the views of most Floridians. A 2019 poll found that 70% of Floridians support abortion exceptions for rape and incest.

Mucarsel-Powell's Misleading Ad

Mucarsel-Powell's ad falsely claims that Scott "supports a ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest."

This claim is contradicted by Scott's own statements and by the views of most Floridians.

Mucarsel-Powell's ad is a misleading attempt to scare voters into supporting her campaign.

Conclusion

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's Spanish-language radio ad falsely claims that Rick Scott supports a ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest.

This claim is contradicted by Scott's own statements and by the views of most Floridians.

Mucarsel-Powell's ad is a misleading attempt to scare voters into supporting her campaign.