By Emily Goodin, U.s. Political Reporter In Columbia, S.c. For Dailymail.com
Published: 19:58 BST, 22 June 2019 | Updated: 20:04 BST, 22 June 2019
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Joe Biden defended his record on women's issues on Saturday at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund forum after he flip-flopped on his support for a ban on tax payer funding for abortions.
The former vice president grew defensive asked about his 'mixed' record on reproductive rights.
'I'm not sure about the mixed record part. I’ve had a 100 percent voting record with you,' he told the female heavy crowd.
Then his mic dropped. It fell of his lapel onto his lap.
Joe Biden defended his record on women's issues at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund forum in South Carolina
Elizabeth Warren called for abortion to be guaranteed by codifying Roe vs. Wade
But he got it back on and the conversation continued.
He explained his decision to flip on his support for the Hyde amendment, legislation that forbids government funds to be used in abortions.
'It became really clear to me that although the Hyde amendment was designed to split the difference here and make sure women still had access, you can't have access, and in fact, have everyone covered by a federal policy,' he said, adding that was why 'I announced that I can no longer continue to abide by the Hyde amendment.'
Women's groups and Biden's rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential
