The Bulwark Podcast
A.B. Stoddard: Insane and Surreal
Nov 9, 2023
A.B. Stoddard discusses the unconventional general election campaign, unethical behavior in the Republican Party, and the changing dynamics within the party. They also analyze the potential challenges for Democrats in the upcoming presidential election.
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- Republican Party's strategy of using abortion as a key issue is failing due to voters' focus on the ban itself rather than the specific time frame.
- Democrats need to address concerns about President Biden's age, immigration, crime, and the apathy among young voters to sustain their recent victories.
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Abortion and Trump's Liability
The recent election results show that the Republican Party's strategy of using abortion as a key issue is failing. Despite the belief that a 15-week ban would be more popular than a six-week ban, it seems that voters are more focused on the ban itself rather than the specific time frame. Furthermore, MAGA remains a liability for some Republicans, as seen in the Kentucky election. While Donald Trump may position himself as more moderate, he cannot escape his responsibility for the current state of the abortion issue, as every extreme bill passed is a result of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which he promised and effectuated.
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