Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said in a recent interview that a nationwide abortion ban is 'possible' if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
, published Friday, McConnell suggested a national abortion ban could happen but noted that such a discussion is premature.
"If the leaked opinion became the final opinion, legislative bodies – not only at the state level but at the federal level – certainly could legislate in that area," McConnell said. "With regard to the abortion issue, I think it's pretty clear where Senate Republicans stand," McConnell said."And if and when the court makes a final decision, I expect everybody will be more definitive. But I don't think it's much secret where Senate Republicans stand on that issue."
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slammed the draft opinion after it was reported Monday evening.
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