Will Scott Walker sign a ban on all abortions after 20 weeks, without exceptions for rape or incest?

The legislation’s lack of exceptions for women seeking abortions could make it tougher for Walker to defend to a more moderate audience.

The absence of the exemptions differentiates it from the 20-week abortion ban that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 13, which makes exceptions for rape and incest.

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That bill has stalled in the Senate.

Opponents of the Wisconsin bill, including Jenni Dye of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, charge that the language allowing late-term abortions to protect the life of the mother is too narrow.

But for some pro-life Wisconsinites, the bill doesn’t go far enough. The group Pro-Life Wisconsin issued a statement on May 8 criticizing the legislation for making an exception to save the mother’s life.

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