Opinion: Christine O’Donnell - Chris Coons debate: Constitutional issues

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Chris Coons said that he was surprised to see Christine O’Donnell quoted recently as saying that the Constitution, not her religious beliefs, would guide her votes in Washington. He questioned whether that was a true statement -– and wondered about past controversial statements.

“These aren’t just random statements on some late-night TV show,” he said.

O’Donnell has said she supports the Constitution. This led Coons to ask which Constitution? Is it the Constitution of the 1920s and 1930s? The 1970s? He alluded to the 1970s ruling by the Supreme Court that legalized abortion. Does O’Donnell follow and respect such rulings? he asked. O’Donnell has opposed abortion, except in cases in which the mother’s life is threatened.

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