

On Abortion Laws, It All Goes Back to 2010
Jul 11, 2022
In this discussion, Kate Zernike, a political reporter for The New York Times, delves into the pivotal events of 2010 that shaped abortion laws in America. She highlights how the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was linked to the rise of hardline Republican legislators. The conversation explores the shift in the pro-life movement and the strategic political maneuvers, including gerrymandering, that allowed conservative factions to impose restrictive legislation, significantly altering public access to abortion services.
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2010: A Turning Point
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade can be traced back to the 2010 midterm elections.
- This was a turning point identified by people on both sides of the abortion debate.
Tea Party's Rise and Republican Strategy
- The Tea Party's rise fueled activism and gave Republicans a plan for the 2010 midterms.
- This involved taking control of state houses and focusing on redistricting.
Tea Party Governing Challenges
- The Tea Party, initially focused on fiscal issues, found governing difficult.
- State budgets were hard to cut, and tax cuts in Kansas led to a revenue drop.