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Should Democrats freak out over recent polls? with Tom Bonier

The Downballot

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Republicans, Abortion Rights, and the 2022 Elections

The chapter discusses the potential impact of Republican extremism and the Dobbs decision on voters in different states. It explores whether Democrats and progressives can replicate the success seen in states where abortion was literally on the ballot in states where it was more figuratively on the ballot. The chapter specifically focuses on the Virginia governor's race and how both sides emphasized the issue of abortion rights.

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