'Reason to be skeptical': Experts warn J.D. Vance's 'backpedaling' on issue is smokescreen

As a vice presidential running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) has heard criticism that his past absolutist anti-abortion positions, from proclaiming he'd like the procedure to be "illegal nationally" to saying incest victims should have to give birth even if it's "inconvenient," are dragging down the ticket.

So he tried to adopt a softer tone on the issue at this week's vice presidential debate, according to a report Friday.

But voters shouldn't be fooled, experts told Salon — even...