I just had a thought about todays ruling.
Could this actually backfire on Republicans? Like really badly?
The issue of abortion is actually going to matter now; it’s no longer an empty “pro choice” vs “pro life”. Politicians will have to develop actual policy that voters like.
If most Americans support abortions before 12 weeks, and in cases of incest, rape, and health of the mother, the GOP can’t actually talk the big game any more. They will actually have to scale back on the anti-choice rhetoric.
My gut says, so I’m probably wrong, that this actually opens the door for Dems to campaign on “sensible” abortion laws and expanding social programs for new and expectant families. Dems might actually be positioned better moving forward because they are no longer having to defend Roe vs Wade.
Am I crazy?