This chapter explores the challenges faced by minority demographics in redistricting and the implications of the Voting Rights Act. It also delves into the legal complexities of the FDA approval case involving MIFA-Pristone, discussing the potential consequences on abortion rights and access to medication abortions. The discussion further examines public opinion, Republican Party dynamics, and the challenges in translating abortion policy positions into electoral success.
In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen and the crew talk about air travel and how Americans feel about flying in a game of “Guess What Americans Think.” They also weigh if the U.S. Census Bureau’s new way of collecting data on race and ethnicity is a “good or bad use of polling.” Later in the episode, they pivot to discuss the Supreme Court's hearing on restrictions surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone, and explore the challenges third-party candidates face in getting on the ballot.
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