The Daily The Unexpected Ways the Left is Winning in the Abortion Fight
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Dec 14, 2022 In a compelling discussion, Kate Zernike, a national correspondent for The New York Times and an expert on abortion rights, delves into the unexpected outcomes of the post-Roe v. Wade landscape. Despite initial perceptions of victory for anti-abortion advocates, she highlights how public support for abortion rights is growing. Zernike examines successful pro-abortion initiatives even in conservative states and reflects on the evolving strategies of both sides in this contentious battle.
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Shifting Battleground
- Overturning Roe v. Wade was initially seen as a victory for anti-abortion groups.
- However, the shift of the abortion battle to individual states has led to unexpected outcomes.
Ballot Initiatives as a Tool
- Ballot initiatives, a form of direct democracy, are proving successful for abortion rights groups.
- Unexpected wins occurred in states like Michigan, and anti-abortion measures failed in red states like Kansas, Montana, and Kentucky.
Ballot Initiative Backlash
- Abortion rights groups are initiating ballot measures in key states like Ohio, Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
- Republicans, seeing this as a threat, are trying to restrict ballot initiatives in states like Ohio by raising the required approval threshold.
