Pod Save America “A Kansas of Whoop-Ass.”
Aug 4, 2022
Brian Beutler, Crooked Media's Editor-in-Chief and host of Positively Dreadful, joins the conversation. They dive into the surprising abortion rights victory in Kansas and its impact on future elections. The discussion highlights the political landscape shifting in unexpected ways, particularly among independents. They also humorously dissect extreme Republican ideologies and their implications for electoral integrity. Additionally, the conversation touches on the challenges of political reporting, aiming to extract hope amidst alarming trends in democracy.
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Kansas Abortion Amendment
- Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected an amendment allowing the state legislature to ban abortion.
- This victory for abortion rights occurred in a state Trump won by 15 points.
High Turnout
- Turnout for the Kansas abortion amendment vote was unexpectedly high.
- Independent voters, unable to vote in other primaries, turned out specifically for this issue.
Impact of Dobbs Decision
- The overturning of Roe v Wade sparked powerful reactions.
- Two-thirds of the country, born after Roe, experienced a shift in fundamental body rights.