Nan Rich Hits Charlie Crist and Rick Scott on Abortion

Far behind former Gov. Charlie Crist in the battle for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in 2014, former state Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich came out swinging against her opponents on Thursday on abortion.

Last week a federal appeals court reinstated abortion restrictions passed by the Texas Legislature, Rich wrote supporters. As a result, its estimated that about one-third of the states clinics will be forced to close. But this isn't just about Texas. A recent USA Today story reported that there have been 203 abortion restrictions passed in 30 states over the past three years.

Theres one sure way to stop this from happening in Florida -- elect a strong pro-choice governor. Rick Scotts not pro-choice. Charlie Crist is not pro-choice. But I am, Rich continued. As your governor, I will veto any bill that restricts womens reproductive rights!

Make no mistake, the war against women is real. And its being fought here in Florida. We simply cannot let right-wing extremists turn back the clock and strip away the rights women have fought so hard to win, Rich insisted. Women must have the right to control their own personal health decisions. As your governor, and as a woman, you can count on me to protect those rights -- absolutely.