Virginia governor fires back at ‘shameful and disgraceful’ outrage over his abortion comments

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Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam defended himself Wednesday against a barrage of criticism for saying outrage over a bill to roll back restrictions on third-trimester abortions in his state had “really blown out of proportion.”

“I have devoted my life to caring for children and any insinuation otherwise is shameful and disgusting,” Northam tweeted.

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