GOP State Rep In Missouri Used The Term 'Consensual Rape' While Arguing In Favor Of A Abortion Ban

Republican Missouri State Representative Barry Hovis, used the term "consensual rape" when arguing in favor of a proposal that would ban abortions in the state after 8 weeks of pregnancy...even in cases of incest or rape.Of course, he later apologized, but you have to wonder...exactly what did he intend to say?

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