The NPR Politics Podcast Will 2024 Republicans Support A National Ban On Abortion?
Jun 26, 2023
Explore the fallout from the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade and its impact on abortion access in the U.S. Hear personal stories of women navigating the evolving healthcare landscape. Discover how Democrats frame abortion as a healthcare issue to mobilize voters, while Republicans grapple with their narrative as the 2024 elections approach. Examine the challenges GOP candidates face in aligning their policies with public sentiment, and see how the party's stance on a national abortion ban reflects a broader political dilemma.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Post-Roe Abortion Landscape
- Abortion access was already limited in many states before Dobbs v. Jackson.
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade intensified the difference in abortion access between states.
White House Messaging on Abortion
- The White House frames restricted abortion access as a healthcare crisis, emphasizing freedom and access to care.
- They highlight stories of women denied necessary procedures due to restrictive laws.
Political Battleground
- Democrats see abortion as a winning political issue after midterm election successes.
- Republicans want to regain ground on the issue as the 2024 primary approaches.