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The New Abnormal

If Dems Lose These States in November, They’re Screwed

Jul 12, 2024
Aaron Kleinman from The States Project and Phoebe Petrovic from Wisconsin Watch discuss key states in the upcoming elections. Topics include extreme right-wing influences in state politics, strategic political donations, and the impact of COVID-19 on state elections.
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Quick takeaways

  • The November elections hinge on key states identified by Aaron Kleinman's research team.
  • Militant anti-abortion activist, Matthew Turella, symbolizes a dangerous trend towards theocratic beliefs within the Republican Party.

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Matthew Turella's Extreme Anti-Abortion Activism

Matthew Turella, a pastor in Wisconsin, gained notoriety in the 90s as one of the nation's most militant anti-abortion activists. He advocated extreme actions such as blockading clinics and forming church militias. Turella promotes the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates, allowing defiance of laws deemed unjust under God's law, emphasizing a theocratic worldview.

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