The NPR Politics Podcast National Abortion Ban Could Come To A Vote If Republicans Win Congress
May 9, 2022
GOP lawmakers are ramping up their rhetoric around abortion, claiming Democrats support it until birth. Mitch McConnell hints at a possible national abortion ban if Republicans gain control in Congress, despite expected vetoes from the Biden administration. The podcast explores the shifting dynamics in the abortion debate post-Supreme Court leaks, how Republicans are altering their strategies, and the implications of state-level legislation on broader rights. The conversation highlights the intense framing battle between the parties.
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GOP Shift on Abortion
- Republicans initially focused on the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion rather than its substance.
- Now, they're discussing a national abortion ban if they regain power, shifting their focus.
Post-Roe GOP Goals
- Overturning Roe v. Wade seems achievable for Republicans, but questions arise about their next steps.
- Now, they are beginning to articulate what they want after Roe v Wade.
GOP's Strategy
- Republicans label Democrats as extreme on abortion, using manipulated quotes to support their claims.
- They allege that Democrats support abortion until birth, even though most abortions happen within the first 12 weeks.