The News Agents - USA

Are Republicans changing their stance on abortion?

Nov 14, 2023

This podcast discusses the changing stance of Republicans on abortion rights, the recent victories of Democrats in swing state races, Donald Trump's use of counterfactuals and divisive language, the impact of increased voter turnout, challenges and disconnect in the Democratic agenda, Americans' preference for strong leadership and Biden's challenge, and the exit of Tim Scott from the presidential race and Joe Manchin's strategy.

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The Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v. Wade is seen as a nightmare for Republicans who aimed to end abortion.

Republicans are considering compromises like supporting a 15-week limit on abortions to regain political ground.

Biden's focus on long-term goals is not resonating with voters who prioritize day-to-day economic concerns and are facing rising inflation and costs of living.

Deep dives

Jenna Ellis recounts conversation about Trump not leaving power

Jenna Ellis, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, shares a conversation with the Deputy Chief of Staff where Trump allegedly instructed his team not to leave power regardless of the election results. This revelation may impact the legal challenges faced by Trump.

Introduction

2min

Democrats' Victories in Swing State Races

12min

Trump's Use of Counterfactuals and Divisive Language

7min

The Impact of Increased Voter Turnout

3min

Challenges and Disconnect in the Democratic Agenda

2min

Americans' Preference for Strong Leadership and Biden's Challenge

14min

Tim Scott's Exit and Joe Manchin's Strategy

4min

Every time abortion rights are on the ballot, the Democrat candidates do well. That’s been the story since Roe v Wade was overturned 18 months ago.

And republicans are beginning to panic. Do they have a plan to win back voters? Does it include a softer stance?

Also today we hear from a Republican and a Democrat formerly in Congress. If Biden is doing so well, where is the enthusiasm?

Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) and Greg Walden (R-OR) join us, having spent the week working in the UK with the Eccles Centre and the British Library to try and convince people in the UK that the US still believes in bipartisan rhetoric.

And what was Trump doing calling the voters ‘vermin’. Is he reminding America that the authoritarian storngman with anti-democratic beliefs is well and truly back?

Editor: Gabriel Radus

Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

Video Producers: Arvind Badewal & Jack McKay

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The News Agents - USA

Are Republicans changing their stance on abortion?

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jenna Ellis recounts conversation about Trump not leaving power

Democrats' wins in various US states suggest abortion as a key issue

Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party's abortion stance

Challenges for Joe Biden's political agenda and messaging

Concerns about the state of democracy and trust in leaders

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