Biden’s political and personal evolution on abortion on display after publication of draft Supreme Court opinion
2 years, 7 months ago

Biden’s political and personal evolution on abortion on display after publication of draft Supreme Court opinion

CNN  

CNN — When President Joe Biden received a telephone call from his chief of staff late Monday alerting him to a near-unprecedented leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion, he decided not to act right away. In his statements, Biden urged Congress to codify into law the right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade – a court decision he once decried as going “too far.” Coming weeks before a formal decision from the court had been expected, the leak dramatically accelerated plans to confront the issue through executive actions and on the campaign trail. One Biden adviser said they expect and hope the news will result in many people channeling their “energy and rage” into voting for candidates in November who are supporters of ​legal abortion rights. “I think that the administration, both the President and the vice president, issued strong statements today condemning what this draft opinion indicated and calling for a federal solution.” Behind the scenes, Biden’s advisers have been developing plans for the day Roe is overturned, including convening roundtables with state lawmakers to discuss the issue and solicit ideas in recent weeks. The work has occurred through the White House Gender Policy Council and the White House Counsel’s office, and Biden said in his statement Tuesday that his administration “will be ready when any ruling is issued.” Biden also warned that the draft opinion could suggest that “a whole range of rights” – not just access to abortion – could ultimately be weakened.

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Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next
2 weeks ago

Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second term. In an NBC News interview that aired Sunday, Trump said he doesn’t plan to restrict medication abortion but “Things do change, but I …

Trump breaks silence over abortion rift with Melania
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump breaks silence over abortion rift with Melania

The Independent  

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Trump Is Following the GOP’s Abortion Playbook to a T. Why Isn’t It Working?
54 years, 11 months ago

Trump Is Following the GOP’s Abortion Playbook to a T. Why Isn’t It Working?

Slate  

There was no shortage of head-scratching moments in Donald Trump’s debate performance last week, but some of the biggest humdingers involved abortion. He’s been similarly evasive about whether he would use the Comstock Act, a 19th-century obscenity law, as an abortion ban, as J.D. Reports stressed that Trump said he wouldn’t use the Comstock Act in this way without acknowledging …

Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia
3 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: When President Joe Biden gave bumbling remarks about abortion on the debate stage this summer, it was widely viewed as a missed opportunity — a failure, even — on a powerful and motivating issue for Democrats at the ballot box. The difference was stark, then, on Tuesday night, when Vice President Kamala Harris gave a forceful defense of abortion …

‘It’s not a pro-life position’: Anger after Trump says no to Comstock
4 months ago

‘It’s not a pro-life position’: Anger after Trump says no to Comstock

Politico  

“It is not a pro-life position, it’s not an acceptable position, and it does not provide the contrast on this issue to the degree that we have had in the past between him and Kamala Harris,” said Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. And in 2023, Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, joined dozens of members of …

Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume
5 months ago

Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume

NPR  

Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume toggle caption Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images For more on Biden's decision and the now open 2024 race, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. Sponsor Message While Biden sought to keep abortion center stage in his reelection bid, abortion advocates had harbored doubts that …

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base
5 months, 1 week ago

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Phoenix pastor the Rev. “I, honest to God, have never been more optimistic about America’s future if we stick together,” said Biden, addressing the congregation in a short speech that evoked Harris but did not mention abortion rights. Jackson said Biden’s recent flubs during the debate and subsequent news conferences shouldn’t stop him from touting his record of …

Biden keeps promising to restore abortion rights. Critics question why he hasn't done it already
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden keeps promising to restore abortion rights. Critics question why he hasn't done it already

Salon  

Last month’s debate between current President Joe Biden and and former President Donald Trump promised to make abortion a key issue, but many people were left disappointed by how little focus was given to reproductive rights. It’s not the first time Biden has said he would “restore” Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case that enshrined the right to …

Joe Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden forcefully tried on Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket. I will defend it.” He added, alluding to his candidacy, “When you get knocked …

Faced with the opportunity to hit Trump on abortion rights, Biden falters
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Faced with the opportunity to hit Trump on abortion rights, Biden falters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had plenty of opportunity during the presidential debate to lay out a clear vision regarding abortion rights in the face of growing restrictions and worsening medical care for women since the fall of Roe v. Wade, something his campaign sees as a major motivator for voters. “Look, no one who cares about abortion access felt …

Biden debate: His rambling answers on abortion were telling.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden debate: His rambling answers on abortion were telling.

Slate  

The Thursday evening debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was one of the most painful two hours of television in living memory. The debate was so catastrophic that it’s hard to pinpoint one worst moment, but Biden’s answer on abortion rights—which should have been an easy win for him, given that it’s one issue where Democrats …

Biden confronts Trump on abortion: 'It's been a terrible thing what you've done'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden confronts Trump on abortion: 'It's been a terrible thing what you've done'

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden clashed with former President Donald Trump over the end of federal abortion rights. "You take credit for the decision to overturn Roe v.Wade, which returned the issue of abortion to the states," Bash said. "Everybody wanted to get it back to the states, everybody, without exception, Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives, everybody wanted it back, religious leaders," Trump …

During debate, Trump and Biden make clear where they stand on abortion
5 months, 3 weeks ago

During debate, Trump and Biden make clear where they stand on abortion

LA Times  

Demonstrators in Los Angeles in 2022 protest the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Roe vs. Wade. “The Supreme Court just approved the abortion pill, and I agree with their decision to have done that, and I will not block it,” Trump responded, referring to the recent Supreme Court decision that dismissed a conservative Christian group’s claim that the abortion medication …

Two years post-Roe, abortion center stage at Biden-Trump debate
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Two years post-Roe, abortion center stage at Biden-Trump debate

Raw Story  

Two years after the US Supreme Court stripped constitutional protections for abortion, the explosive issue will feature prominently in Thursday's debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump -- with the Republican under pressure not to alienate voters. On June 24, 2022, the high court -- with a super-conservative majority built under Trump's presidency -- overturned the historic ruling in Roe …

Mary Trump Spells Out ‘Horrifying Truth’ Of Uncle’s Threat To Women
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Mary Trump Spells Out ‘Horrifying Truth’ Of Uncle’s Threat To Women

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Mary Trump detailed in her latest newsletter the very real and elevated threat that she believes her uncle, former President Donald Trump, poses to the rights of women should he win back the White House from President Joe Biden in November’s presidential election. The “horrifying truth” is that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 overturning of Roe v. …

Where Trump and Biden Stand on the Issues, From Abortion to Immigration
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Where Trump and Biden Stand on the Issues, From Abortion to Immigration

New York Times  

Roe v. Wade and its successor, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, affirmed a constitutional right to abortion until the fetus can survive outside the womb. Mr. Biden wants to enshrine that right in federal law now that the Supreme Court has overturned it. “Give me a Democratic House of Representatives and a bigger Democratic Senate, and we will pass a new …

Here’s what’s at stake for Biden and Trump in tonight’s presidential debate
6 months ago

Here’s what’s at stake for Biden and Trump in tonight’s presidential debate

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rarely, if ever, has one candidate in a presidential debate had so much material to use against the other. Biden’s seeming low bar for success has been created, at least in part, by Trump and his Republican allies, who have relentlessly mocked the Democratic president for apparent stumbles connected to his age for years. Trump’s allies have …

Biden, Meloni meet on sidelines of G7 summit but one notable matter wasn't on the table
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden, Meloni meet on sidelines of G7 summit but one notable matter wasn't on the table

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a lot to talk about Friday when they met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, but one notable matter wasn't on the table: That's abortion, an issue that emerged as an unexpected friction point among the democracies gathered in Italy. A White House readout of the Biden-Meloni …

Biden, Meloni meet on sidelines of G7 summit but one notable matter wasn’t on the table: abortion
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden, Meloni meet on sidelines of G7 summit but one notable matter wasn’t on the table: abortion

Associated Press  

BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a lot to talk about Friday when they met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, but one notable matter wasn’t on the table: abortion, an issue that emerged as an unexpected friction point among the democracies gathered in Italy. The final statement, released …

Big win for Biden administration as US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone
6 months, 1 week ago

Big win for Biden administration as US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid by anti-abortion groups and doctors to restrict access to the abortion pill, handing a victory on Thursday to President Joe Biden's administration in its efforts to preserve broad access to the drug. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo The justices, two years after ending the recognition of a constitutional right to abortion, ruled in a 9-0 …

A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight
7 months ago

A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Republican lawmakers in states across the U.S. have been rejecting Democrats’ efforts to protect or expand access to birth control, an issue Democrats are promoting as a major issue in this year’s elections along with abortion and other reproductive rights concerns. He went further in the post on his social media platform, saying “I do not support a …

Opinion: Trump's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad second term
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Trump's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad second term

LA Times  

Millions of us are justifiably focused on seeing that Donald Trump is held to account for what he’s allegedly done in the past. A rollback of climate change programs to “drill, baby, drill.” For voters not inclined to wade through the voluminous Project 2025, Time’s cover story provided a CliffsNotes version, “If He Wins…How Far Trump Would Go.” He sat …

Biden To Florida Voters: Six-Week Abortion Ban Is Trump's Fault
8 months ago

Biden To Florida Voters: Six-Week Abortion Ban Is Trump's Fault

Huff Post  

US President Joe Biden arrives to speak about reproductive freedom in Tampa, Florida, on April 23, 2024. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS via Getty Images President Joe Biden swooped into Florida Tuesday, hoping to parlay the state’s new restrictive abortion law — as well as a ballot initiative that could undo it — into a campaign issue that could give him the state’s …

Biden mocks Trump's Bible money grab: 'What the hell is in it?'
8 months ago

Biden mocks Trump's Bible money grab: 'What the hell is in it?'

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden Tuesday called out Donald Trump's deal with conservative evangelicals that led to the revocation of federal abortion rights. At a campaign stop in Tampa, Biden noted that Trump had taken credit for the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which protected abortion rights at the federal level. "A political deal he made with the evangelical …

Trump’s abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump still says he’s proud that the Supreme Court justices he nominated overturned Roe v. Wade. Former Vice President Mike Pence, who has declined to endorse his former running mate this year, put it this way: “President Trump’s retreat on the Right to Life is a slap in the face to the millions of pro-life Americans.” …

The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden’s recognition of ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden’s recognition of ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump’s campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as “Transgender Day of Visibility.” The Democratic president issued the proclamation on Friday, calling on “all Americans to join us in lifting up the lives and voices of transgender people throughout our …

In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
9 months, 1 week ago

In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on Thursday, marking what her office said was the first time a president or vice president has toured a facility that performs abortions, as the White House escalates its defense of reproductive rights in this year’s election. “We have to be a nation that trusts women.” Harris …

Biden’s big speech showed his uneasy approach to abortion, an issue bound to be key in the campaign
9 months, 1 week ago

Biden’s big speech showed his uneasy approach to abortion, an issue bound to be key in the campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reproductive freedom took center stage during Biden’s State of the Union address, but abortion rights advocates had mixed reactions, raising concerns about the president trying to capitalize on what will be a central campaign issue while avoiding using the word “abortion.” Abortion rights have proved to be a potent issue driving voters to the polls and boosting Democrats …

The Biggest Thing Missing From Joe Biden’s State of the Union
54 years, 11 months ago

The Biggest Thing Missing From Joe Biden’s State of the Union

Slate  

On Thursday night, President Joe Biden gave an energetic and compelling State of the Union address that centered reproductive freedom. Reproductive rights and justice advocates immediately noticed that Biden did not say the word “abortion”—a recurring issue for the president. Anthony Comstock was an anti-vice crusader who convinced Congress in 1873 to pass a law that banned the mailing of …

US President Biden To Draw Contrast With Trump On Democracy, Abortion In State Of Union Address
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US President Biden To Draw Contrast With Trump On Democracy, Abortion In State Of Union Address

ABP News  

In his last State of the Union address before the US election, President Joe Biden will criticise former President Donald Trump's vision for America and promise to make abortion rights the law of the nation, news agency Reuters reported. In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, Biden will aim to contrast himself …

Abortion rights opponents and supporters seize on report that Trump privately pushes 16-week ban
10 months, 1 week ago

Abortion rights opponents and supporters seize on report that Trump privately pushes 16-week ban

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A major anti-abortion group is praising a published report that Donald Trump has privately told people he supports a national ban on abortion after 16 weeks of pregnancy, though his campaign denied the report and said the former president plans to “negotiate a deal” on abortion if elected to the White House again. Trump, the frontrunner to …

Biden’s Latest Abortion Fumble Is Particularly Distressing
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden’s Latest Abortion Fumble Is Particularly Distressing

Slate  

President Joe Biden probably thought he did a good job at a Wednesday night fundraiser—he used the word abortion in a speech, which is, incredibly enough, a notable occurrence for the presidential candidate whose party should be running on abortion access. It’s not the first time he’s said it either: Biden also noted his disapproval of “abortion on demand” during …

Biden and Harris paint Trump as freedom’s enemy at abortion rally in Virginia
11 months ago

Biden and Harris paint Trump as freedom’s enemy at abortion rally in Virginia

Associated Press  

MANASSAS, Va. — President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned abortion bans that have increasingly endangered the health of pregnant women, forcing them to grow sicker before they can receive medical care, and he laid the blame on Donald Trump, his likely Republican challenger in this year’s election. I’m betting you won’t forget.” The rally with Vice President Kamala Harris came …

US President Biden, V-P Harris put abortion rights on elections frontline
11 months ago

US President Biden, V-P Harris put abortion rights on elections frontline

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will push the fight for abortion rights in a series of events this week, highlighting what Democrats believe is political kryptonite for Donald Trump in November's election. Harris travels to the swing state of Wisconsin to launch a nationwide tour on the issue on Monday, the 51st anniversary of the …

US elections 2024: Democrats believe abortion issue will motivate voters; will it be enough?
11 months ago

US elections 2024: Democrats believe abortion issue will motivate voters; will it be enough?

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: When Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said recently that he was "proud" to have a hand in overturning the abortion protections enshrined in Roe v. Wade, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake took it as a political gift, thinking to herself, "Oh my God, we just won the election." It may not be that simple, but as the 2024 race heats …

In snowy DC, the March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections
11 months ago

In snowy DC, the March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, as speakers urged the impassioned crowd to capitalize on the movement’s major victory in the Supreme Court and keep fighting until abortion is eliminated. Months before a presidential election that could be heavily influenced by abortion politics, anti-abortion activists packed …

Biden’s campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans
11 months ago

Biden’s campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s reelection team is preparing a nationwide series of events and an advertising campaign focused on the battle over abortion rights, highlighting what Democrats believe will be a potent political weapon against likely Republican nominee Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris has led the charge on the issue for the White House and will hold the …

US Supreme Court to decide on access to abortion pill in major case
1 year ago

US Supreme Court to decide on access to abortion pill in major case

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration aims to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has been approved by the FDA. The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a bid by President Joe Biden’s administration to preserve access to the abortion pill, setting up another major ruling on reproductive rights set to come in a presidential election year. The justices took …

Voters sent a clear message on abortion; Republicans don’t want to hear it
1 year, 1 month ago

Voters sent a clear message on abortion; Republicans don’t want to hear it

LA Times  

Supporters in Columbus, Ohio, cheer election results Tuesday night on a state referendum to guarantee the right to abortion and other reproductive healthcare. Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health, seven states have held referendum votes; the abortion rights side has won them all. GOP presidential hopefuls duck Tensions over abortion policy could be seen in …

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans

Associated Press  

Donald Trump is facing new blowback from anti-abortion activists for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for calling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of a six-week ban on the procedure a “terrible mistake.” Speaking Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Trump repeatedly declined to say whether he would support a federal ban on abortion. Regarding the bill signed …

Abortion anecdote from DeSantis at GOP debate is more complex than he made it sound
1 year, 3 months ago

Abortion anecdote from DeSantis at GOP debate is more complex than he made it sound

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. That raises questions about the story’s relevance to the nation’s ongoing battle over abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year and debates over abortions later in pregnancy — especially when experts say such procedures are exceedingly rare and often involve severe complications. The woman is …

One year later, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on right to abortion is both scorned and praised
1 year, 5 months ago

One year later, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on right to abortion is both scorned and praised

The Hindu  

Activists and politicians are marking the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned a nationwide right to abortion with a range of reactions that vary from praise and protests. “I’m absolutely livid that people think that they can interfere with medical decisions between a woman and her doctor,” said Lynn Rust, of Silver Springs, Maryland, at a …

One year later, the Supreme Court's abortion decision is both scorned and praised
1 year, 5 months ago

One year later, the Supreme Court's abortion decision is both scorned and praised

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement, President Joe Biden pledged to protect access and decried the court's …

One year later, the Supreme Court’s abortion decision is both scorned and praised
1 year, 5 months ago

One year later, the Supreme Court’s abortion decision is both scorned and praised

Associated Press  

Activists and politicians are marking the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned a nationwide right to abortion with praise from some and protests from others. “We knew this decision would create a healthcare crisis in America,” she said, pointing to women who were initially denied abortion access even during miscarriages because hospitals were concerned about legal …

Republicans, Democrats Bring Abortion to Centre Stage on Roe v Wade Overturning Anniversary
1 year, 6 months ago

Republicans, Democrats Bring Abortion to Centre Stage on Roe v Wade Overturning Anniversary

News 18  

Republicans and Democrats offered competing visions for reproductive rights Friday as the anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision ending nationwide abortion access threw a spotlight on a polarizing issue sure to dominate the 2024 election. “When people want to know where @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris stand on reproductive freedom, we tell them: they are unwavering,” Planned Parenthood, the country’s leading …

Biden administration will ask Supreme Court to preserve full access to abortion pills
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden administration will ask Supreme Court to preserve full access to abortion pills

LA Times  

Gen. Merrick Garland says the justices will be asked to preserve full and easy access to mifepristone, one of the medications in the most-used method of ending early pregnancies. Gen. Merrick Garland said Thursday that the Biden administration will ask the Supreme Court to preserve full and easy access to the abortion medication that has become the most-used method of …

Still not enough votes to codify abortion rights: Joe Biden
2 years, 1 month ago

Still not enough votes to codify abortion rights: Joe Biden

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden said Monday that Democrats still lack the power to codify abortion rights into law despite his party's stronger-than-expected performance in the midterm elections. During the campaign, Mr. Biden said that if Democrats picked up seats, the first piece of legislation that he would send to Congress would be to enact a nationwide right to abortion. Editorial | …

Tapping into ‘a simmering rage’: Democrats’ emphasis on abortion stopped GOP gains
2 years, 1 month ago

Tapping into ‘a simmering rage’: Democrats’ emphasis on abortion stopped GOP gains

LA Times  

This summer, in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, more than three-quarters of a million residents of Michigan signed petitions to put a measure on the ballot to add abortion rights to the state constitution. After the Supreme Court’s decision in the abortion case Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, “we saw increased self-report of …

Some in White House worry abortion message bungled before midterm elections
2 years, 1 month ago

Some in White House worry abortion message bungled before midterm elections

Hindustan Times  

Some senior White House officials have been second-guessing their messaging to voters around abortion in recent weeks, sources familiar with the matter said, as forecasts turned in Republicans' favor in the run up to the midterm elections. Some White House officials believe they should have linked abortion to economic concerns more, rather than fundamental rights and privacy, three sources with …

Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden promised Tuesday that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that writes abortion protections into law — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress to pass it — as he sought to energize his party’s voters just three weeks ahead of the November midterms. “I want to remind us …

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