Virginia Governor Backs off Support for Ultrasound Bill

Never doubt the power that is Saturday Night Live political satire.Last week, we told you that the Virginia House of Delegates passed a measure which would require women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound, and that could likely mean a more physically invasive transvaginal ultrasound for women in the early stages of pregnancy. Gov. Bob McDonnell indicated his support for the law.On Saturday, SNL's Weekend Update ridiculed the Virginia General Assembly and the bill, with Amy Poehler saying "transvaginal" was her "favorite airline." Weekend Update anchor Seth Myers also mocked the Virginia bill that declares life begins at conception.Now, Gov. McDonnell has backed off his unconditional support for the ultrasound bill. . .