A flood of laws banning abortions in Republican-run states has handed Democrats a political weapon heading into next year's elections, helping them paint the GOP as extreme and court centrist voters who could decide congressional races in swing states, members of both parties say.
The Alabama law is"a loser for Republican candidates in Colorado, without question, and in many other swing parts of the country, because it's extreme," David Flaherty, a Colorado-based Republican consultant who's worked on congressional races around the country."It's only going to widen the gender gap."
Democratic presidential contenders are competing to lambast the Alabama law, which allows exceptions when the mother's health is endangered. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., called it an"existential threat to the human rights of women," while former Vice President Joe Biden said GOP hopes of striking down Roe v. Wade are"pernicious and we have to stop it."
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that of the country's 638,000 abortions in 2015, almost two-thirds were performed within the first eight weeks of pregnancy. About 1% were performed during or after the 21st week. "Obviously, the attention has shifted," said Sarah Chamberlain, president of the Republican Main Street Partnership, which represents dozens of moderate GOP lawmakers. She said while her group doesn't think Democrats' focus on the harsh laws has gained traction,"We are talking about that and how it's going to play in our districts."
yep, only one of their attack dogs would say that, do not listen to this all lies.
If you think the American people support abortion on demand, taxpayer funded abortions, 4th trimester abortions and taxpayer funds for the PPP the dead baby body parts company, you have a surprise coming. Got news for ya abc. twitter ain't the country.
NOT TRUE. No civilized person is pro abortion in last trimester. Science is with us. The Dems won’t win this battle.
The majority of Americans are pro-life. Democrats are about to find that out.
Also, it has energized the Republican base.
The pro life commenters are disgustingly misinformed. I guess Fox News/ info wars are extremely effective. Prolifers are a cancer to our society
Instead of abortion, women should consider other options. Like ovary removal etc
republicans have always been anti everything. they have now gotten down to females. these laws are unlawful and all republicans in office should be overwhelmingly voted out of office each time they come up for reelection. do not fall for sweet talk aimed at garnering votes.
It’s not a weapon when the majority of people agree with these abortion laws. What we’re seeing is the silent majority taking our country back from murdering atheists.
That and healthcare, tariffs (New York Fed just estimated US consumers will pay an extra $100 bil), the environment, ethical gov, infrastructure, highest US debt ever. Democrats, the passion to lead fairly and ethically and the compassion to not leave anyone behind
I will never vote for ANYONE that publicly (meaning I know they support it) supports abortion! It's murder no matter how the BABY (not fetus) was conceived!
Voting Trump and straight Republican in 2020 👊🏼
I still believe the majority of the US voters don’t agree with pro-choice stances (specially those who use abortions as birth control, third trimester, and out of womb killing of babies).
Infanticide was the key
No, Republicans will win! The good Lord will see to that! They are on the right side of protecting the innocent babies! What’s Right is Right! 👍🇺🇸⚖️👏👏👏😊
The only political weapon as you say, will be Real Americans learning just how evil democrats are as they support the largest genocide in world history. The murder of tens of millions of live babies.
Thank you GOP
Just keep posting pics of full term abortions. And selling baby body parts. And let’s watch the dems lose this issue
They had better start loading those weapons now! Stand up together and be seen and heard!
What portion of the population is catholic and southern baptist. Just curious
NOPE: Dems went too far!
They aren't listening😞 VA GOVERNOR NORTHAM scared both parites wanting alive babies to pass away with zero care or last minute mind change! Canada allows & NEVER happening in United States! Go fight Congress to pass acceptable law but not alive babies!
Weapon yes, no ammunitions though... Abortions kills American Citizens.
Yes they now are the party of no restrictions on abortion. Congratulations Democrats
Abortion should not be used as birth control its murder there are better ways to prevent pregnancy use them.
Abortion post-birth has the power to drive millions to the polls. Keep up the good work.😂😂😂
If the GOP gets this passed what will they run in in the 11th hour of campaigning? They are shooting them selves in the foot!
May
It's hard to believe there are elements of society that celebrate the killing of their own offspring. Why don't they just kill themselves instead? Same result.
These laws didn't come in a vacuum. They came after New York, Virginia, and Vermont,
Based on Democrat’s “deal” with the most corrupt POTUS in history to allow him to conceal his financial records when the courts handed them a “weapon” I have little (read: zero) faith they know what to do with a weapon.
BS
This election is for Democrats to lose but they've been known to F**K up a Wet Dream.
That moment when the left's desire to kill babies is so strong it makes them go full blown crazy. Freaks.
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