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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJennifer Rubin: Republicans' abortion woes worsen
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/02/republican-abortion-election-challenge/
https://archive.is/pUdpq
Republicans zealotry for forced-birth laws might be the best thing ever to happen to the pro-choice movement. A record 59 percent of surveyed Americans believe abortion should be legal, according to a new Fox News poll, The Hill reported last week. Support for abortion rights has increased by double digits since early 2022, just before the Supreme Courts Dobbs decision. The Supreme Courts decision shredding Roe v. Wade created a cascading effect of abortion restrictions in Republican-controlled states nationwide and sparked a new movement of abortion rights activism.
The impact of abortion criminalization has been profound. The percentage of Americans who say abortion should always be legal rose from 27 percent in April 2022 to 35 percent. Moreover, a record number now consider this an important issue (41 percent) while voters believe President Biden (53 percent) would do a better job on abortion issues than his almost certain 2024 rival, Donald Trump (41 percent).
Republicans, scrambling to avoid the backlash against abortion bans, have seized upon the idea of a six- or 15-week limit. That does not solve their political problem. When asked if they supported a six-week abortion ban, only 38 percent said yes, while 58 percent said they opposed the idea. the poll showed. On a 15-week ban, 43 percent said they supported the idea, with 54 percent saying no a complete flip in numbers from a Fox News poll from last year.
The November election will feature abortion measures in many states that could impact competitive races. While Maryland is already a deep-blue, pro-choice state, a measure on the ballot in November enshrining abortion rights in the states constitution spells trouble for Republican Senate candidate and former governor Larry Hogan, who has tried to duck the issue but faces a GOP backlash if he deviates from the MAGA party line. (As governor, he vetoed a bill expanding abortion access.)
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Jennifer Rubin: Republicans' abortion woes worsen (Original Post)
Celerity
Apr 2024
OP
Along with the 19th. The 14th gave citizenship to all former slaves but voting rights only to men.
Lonestarblue
Apr 2024
#4
It would be deliciously ironic if by going far-right they actually enable and make it easier
4lbs
Apr 2024
#6
I remeber posting here that the overturning ofd Roe was going to be a great thing for democrats.
Rafi
Apr 2024
#7
yankee87
(2,284 posts)1. Roevember
I have a feeling we are going to win in places we never thought we would.
Lovie777
(13,844 posts)2. Yep...................
and it's getting louder from the RWers that the 14th Amendment regarding women's right to vote must be eradicated,
Lonestarblue
(11,193 posts)4. Along with the 19th. The 14th gave citizenship to all former slaves but voting rights only to men.
Lovie777
(13,844 posts)5. You are correct.........................
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malaise
(274,655 posts)3. Good
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4lbs
(7,137 posts)6. It would be deliciously ironic if by going far-right they actually enable and make it easier
for many people to vote in a "progressive left" agenda in November.
Rafi
(197 posts)7. I remeber posting here that the overturning ofd Roe was going to be a great thing for democrats.
I took a lot criticism because folks didn't really get what i was saying. Yes, it would be bad for women, but I knew, in the long run, it would galvanize women, dems and bring some republicans to vote for democrats. Withgout the ruling I'm afraid we be in trouble in winning elections.
Kath2
(3,147 posts)8. Pro-choice is always one of my main issues.
As long as Republicans oppose every woman's right to choose, I will vote against them. Every time.
calimary
(83,370 posts)9. It's my litmus test. I ask that, up front.
And if they fail there, that makes my decision for me. I don't need to hear anything more.
electric_blue68
(16,731 posts)10. To me a woman can't t truly be as free as possible currently UNLESS she can decide when, if to have (a child) children.
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BlueWaveNeverEnd
(9,502 posts)11. kick