GOP still favored in midterms, despite possible overturning of Roe v. Wade
2 years, 8 months ago

GOP still favored in midterms, despite possible overturning of Roe v. Wade

CNN  

CNN — The national political environment has favored Republicans since last fall. The recent leak of a draft US Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade seemed to give Democrats a winning issue to rally base and swing voters in the midterm elections. Just before the draft opinion leaked, an April 28-May 1 CNN poll gave Republicans 45% and Democrats 44% on the generic ballot question. You could imagine Democrats becoming more fired up to vote this past week because they would be upset over a potential Supreme Court decision overturning Roe. The GOP’s 15-point lead on this question is critical given that 50% of Americans put the economy as the top issue facing the country, according to the April 28-May 1 CNN poll.

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First abortion, then IVF… and now birth control?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

First abortion, then IVF… and now birth control?

Salon  

Man, one thing you can depend on Republicans for is that if you give them a shovel, they will just keep on digging. A memo to the National Republican Senatorial Committee from pollster Kellyanne Conway, who was an aide in the Trump White House, revealed that “a staggering 85% of all respondents, including 86% of women, support increasing access to …

In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access
1 year, 6 months ago

In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access

LA Times  

Antiabortion activists rally in January outside the U.S. Capitol. When the Supreme Court issued its abortion ruling last June overturning Roe vs. Wade, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said “our work is far from done.” He didn’t say what might come next. “I view it as an attempt to derail the entire process of funding the federal government by injecting …

GOP in a major election slump and 'there's a strong chance it gets worse': analysis
1 year, 7 months ago

GOP in a major election slump and 'there's a strong chance it gets worse': analysis

Raw Story  

Republicans have been in a serious election slump ever since the end of Roe v. Wade, and a new analysis by Axios argues that "there's a strong chance it gets worse" in the upcoming elections cycle. "Across 18 state legislative races held this year, including yesterday, Democrats have outperformed the 2020 presidential results by an average of six points, according …

Trust in Supreme Court fell to lowest point in 50 years after abortion decision, poll shows
1 year, 7 months ago

Trust in Supreme Court fell to lowest point in 50 years after abortion decision, poll shows

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Confidence in the Supreme Court sank to its lowest point in at least 50 years in 2022 in the wake of the Dobbs decision that led to state bans and other restrictions on abortion, a major trends survey shows. The long-running and widely respected survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago has been measuring confidence in …

States’ divisions on abortion widen after Roe overturned
1 year, 9 months ago

States’ divisions on abortion widen after Roe overturned

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A group of Tennessee Republicans began this year’s legislative session hoping to add narrow exceptions to one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, armed with the belief that most people — even in conservative Tennessee — reject extremes on the issue. Like lawmakers in several GOP-led states who started the year thinking about moderating the …

Democrats Embraced Abortion Rights Like Never Before — And It Paid Off
2 years, 1 month ago

Democrats Embraced Abortion Rights Like Never Before — And It Paid Off

Huff Post  

On the Friday before this year’s midterm elections, Carl Forti, the political director of the Senate Leadership Fund, was describing what his group — a super PAC allied closely with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that spent more than a quarter-billion dollars on the midterms — had seen after the Supreme Court issued a seismic decision overturning the right to …

US midterm polls: The 'red wave' that wasn't
2 years, 2 months ago

US midterm polls: The 'red wave' that wasn't

India Today  

In the critical midterm elections in the United States, Democrats performed better than most analysts had predicted, and a 'red wave' that Republicans were hoping for did not occur. READ | Win for LGBT rights as Minnesota gets first transgender lawmaker On Wednesday, President Joe Biden termed the midterm polls a “good day” for democracy and took a jibe at …

Republican lead in House shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest — CBS News Battleground Tracker
2 years, 3 months ago

Republican lead in House shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest — CBS News Battleground Tracker

CBS News  

The Republicans have a lead. By more than four to one, if Republicans win, voters think any change in rights for LGBTQ people would see them getting fewer rights, not more. Voters feel that on balance, men and people of faith are more apt to gain rights rather than lose them if Republicans win — but many also feel things …

GOP stuck with Pandora's Box after Roe: Republicans run head first into the same-sex marriage trap
2 years, 4 months ago

GOP stuck with Pandora's Box after Roe: Republicans run head first into the same-sex marriage trap

Salon  

The Senate is back from recess, and legislators are facing down a daunting to-do list to complete before the November election, including passing appropriations bill and confirming more of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. Additionally, there's now increasing pressure to make time for a vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would offer limited protection to bolster previous Supreme …

Endangered GOP lawmakers fleeing questions about destruction of Roe v. Wade: report
2 years, 6 months ago

Endangered GOP lawmakers fleeing questions about destruction of Roe v. Wade: report

Raw Story  

GOP lawmakers already facing an uphill battle as they seek re-election in November are now finding that their campaigns are being hampered by questions about their party's part in getting Roe v. Wade overturned by the conservative Supreme Court. According to a report from Politico's Sarah Farris and Sally Mutnick, with most Republicans across the board praising the controversial ruling …

6 political questions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
2 years, 6 months ago

6 political questions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

NPR  

6 political questions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images It's hard to overstate the importance of what the Supreme Court did Friday with its outright overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that made abortion legal in this country nearly 50 years ago. "It's the legal …

June 24, 2022 Roe v. Wade news
2 years, 6 months ago

June 24, 2022 Roe v. Wade news

CNN  

Abortion rights activists react in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on June 24. A broad majority of Americans did not want to see Roe vs. Wade overturned, polling taken before the Supreme Court’s decision shows. Here’s a recap of the latest data on the public’s views of abortion, from CNN and elsewhere: Views on overturning Roe vs. Wade …

Broad majority of Americans didn’t want Roe v. Wade overturned, polling prior to Supreme Court decision shows
2 years, 6 months ago

Broad majority of Americans didn’t want Roe v. Wade overturned, polling prior to Supreme Court decision shows

CNN  

CNN — A broad majority of Americans did not want to see Roe v. Wade overturned, according to polling taken before the Supreme Court ruled Friday that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Here’s a recap of the latest data on the public’s views of abortion and how Americans will be feeling about the decision, …

Americans’ views on abortion diverge along more than just partisan lines
2 years, 8 months ago

Americans’ views on abortion diverge along more than just partisan lines

CNN  

CNN — Americans’ views on abortion are sharply divided across partisan lines, CNN’s latest polling shows: An overwhelming 88% of Democrats want to see Roe vs. Wade upheld, while a smaller 63% majority of Republicans want to see it overturned. Younger Republicans and Republican-leaners are also more likely than their older counterparts to say they’d favor relatively permissive abortion laws …

CNN poll: The Supreme Court’s draft opinion on Roe v. Wade hasn’t shaken the midterm landscape
2 years, 8 months ago

CNN poll: The Supreme Court’s draft opinion on Roe v. Wade hasn’t shaken the midterm landscape

CNN  

CNN — Americans remain broadly opposed to overturning the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would strike down the landmark ruling. Sixty-six percent say Roe v. Wade should not be completely struck down, and 59% would support Congress passing …

Sudden abortion focus shakes midterm election landscape
2 years, 8 months ago

Sudden abortion focus shakes midterm election landscape

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The leaked draft of a Supreme Court abortion opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision is shaking the U.S. political landscape in what has been expected to be a difficult election year for Democrats. For most Democrats, Wilson said, “life goes on exactly as usual.” But there are several swing states with Republican-controlled legislatures where …

Roe v Wade: Anti-abortion push rocks reputation of top US court
2 years, 8 months ago

Roe v Wade: Anti-abortion push rocks reputation of top US court

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – Late last year, US Justice Sonia Sotomayor asked whether the Supreme Court would survive the “stench” of perceived politicisation if it were to revoke the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. “We’re no better than a banana republic at that point.” Chandra is amongst many legal experts and women’s rights activists who are already questioning …

Supreme Court’s draft opinion on abortion rights sends electric shock through midterm campaigns
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court’s draft opinion on abortion rights sends electric shock through midterm campaigns

CNN  

CNN — The October surprise may have arrived in early May. “They’ve been out there plotting, carefully cultivating these Supreme Court justices so they can have a majority of the bench who would accomplish something that the majority of Americans do not want.” It’s fair to question a political system that saw then-President Donald Trump, who failed to win a …

Republicans are getting what they want on Roe -- but still seem angrier than ever: report
2 years, 8 months ago

Republicans are getting what they want on Roe -- but still seem angrier than ever: report

Raw Story  

Republicans are poised to accomplish their longtime goal of overturning Roe v. Wade, but they seem angrier than ever. “I don’t care what your motives were, you did a lot of damage to our country and I don’t know if we can repair this, but we’ll try.” Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the draft was authentic, although he made clear …

Democrats SLAM draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade
2 years, 8 months ago

Democrats SLAM draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Daily Mail  

Following the news that Justice Samuel Alito penned a draft opinion in February repudiating both Roe vs. Wade and the 1992 Planned Parenthood vs. Casey decision, prominent Democrats have vowed to fight it. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders demanded Congress pass legislation that codifies abortion rights into law - and potentially end the filibuster to pass that bill, while Massachusetts Sen. …

Roe v Wade: Why Supreme Court's abortion vote could be a gift for Joe Biden
2 years, 8 months ago

Roe v Wade: Why Supreme Court's abortion vote could be a gift for Joe Biden

The Telegraph  

For almost 50 years, American conservatives have fought to strike down the landmark Supreme Court ruling that granted women the right to an abortion. Now it appears their dream has been realised, with a leaked draft suggesting the country's highest court has voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. The decision puts the Supreme Court firmly at odds …

Analysis: The Supreme Court may have just fundamentally altered the 2022 election
2 years, 8 months ago

Analysis: The Supreme Court may have just fundamentally altered the 2022 election

CNN  

CNN — The draft opinion from the Supreme Court that would overturn the right to an abortion is a massive story with a myriad of implications for the American public. The Supreme Court’s looming decision on Roe v. Wade is one of those external factors that does have the ability to fundamentally alter how the parties – and their bases …

GOP tries to steer clear of abortion politics as midterm plans take shape
2 years, 8 months ago

GOP tries to steer clear of abortion politics as midterm plans take shape

CNN  

CNN — Senate Republicans gathered behind closed doors on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since a bombshell draft Supreme Court decision that would strike down Roe v. Wade was leaked. Anything beyond that is speculative.” “It was a draft from February,” noted Johnson, who has consistently supported anti-abortion legislation and judges, adding that “there’s potential for hundreds, maybe thousands, …

Low public confidence in Supreme Court as Breyer retires
2 years, 11 months ago

Low public confidence in Supreme Court as Breyer retires

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Justice Stephen Breyer’s impending retirement from the Supreme Court gives President Joe Biden his first pick at a time when the American public has increasingly negative views of the high court. Maya Sen, political scientist and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School, said Biden’s choice probably won’t change the internal dynamics of the court, but “depending on who …

Abortion grows as priority issue for Democrats: AP-NORC poll
2 years, 11 months ago

Abortion grows as priority issue for Democrats: AP-NORC poll

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With Roe v. Wade facing its strongest threat in decades, a new poll finds Democrats increasingly view protecting abortion rights as a high priority for the government. “You ask this kind of question in a time of economic turmoil and in the time of a pandemic and all of these other things going on, we might not expect …

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