Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/4/22: Abortion Vote, Primary Results, Taiwan Tension, CNN Struggles, Biden Re-election, Barstool Conservatism, & More!
Aug 4, 2022
Dan Marans, a Senior reporter for HuffPost covering Michigan politics, joins the discussion on key political events. They explore the surprising results of the Kansas abortion referendum, where Republican voters surprised many by supporting pro-choice measures. Marans gives insight into the tensions surrounding Pelosi's Taiwan visit and the implications for U.S.-China relations. They also dissect the divisive dynamics in the Democratic primaries, with Biden's re-election prospects facing scrutiny and challenges from within.
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Abortion Referendum Turnout
- The Kansas abortion referendum saw unexpectedly high turnout, rivaling gubernatorial elections.
- This strong turnout indicates abortion's significance as a motivating issue, despite not always being voters' top concern.
Republican Voters and Abortion
- Roughly one-third of Republican primary voters opposed the Kansas amendment, mirroring pro-choice Republicans' percentage.
- This reveals a disconnect between the assumed popular mandate of social conservatism and voters' actual views.
Hemingway's Take on Kansas
- Molly Hemingway attributed the Kansas referendum's failure to substantial spending by abortion supporters.
- She also suggested that pro-life initiatives fare better with incremental approaches.