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The Republican Party's Attempt to Cut Ties with Anti-Abortion Image
04:27 - 13:19 (08:52)
The Republican Party is shifting its stance on abortion as it attempts to cut ties with its anti-abortion image. Some Republicans in more purple states, such as New Mexico, are cutting direct-to-camera ads where they express their support for access to contraception and compromise on the abortion issue, while other states move towards limiting abortion rights by introducing bans on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Republicans running in purple states avoided talking about abortion during the midterms and instead focused on access to contraception and finding a reasonable compromise.
04:27 - 06:51 (02:24)
Summary
Republicans running in purple states avoided talking about abortion during the midterms and instead focused on access to contraception and finding a reasonable compromise. House candidates removed sections from their websites where they talked about their pro-life stance.
ChapterThe Republican Party's Attempt to Cut Ties with Anti-Abortion Image
EpisodeCould a National Abortion Ban Save Republicans?
PodcastThe Daily
The 15-week abortion ban was chosen because it falls within the time period where the majority of Americans are comfortable with abortion.
06:51 - 11:08 (04:16)
Summary
The 15-week abortion ban was chosen because it falls within the time period where the majority of Americans are comfortable with abortion. By allowing the majority of abortions to occur within this timeframe, Republicans are attempting to present themselves as reasonable players in the abortion debate.
ChapterThe Republican Party's Attempt to Cut Ties with Anti-Abortion Image
EpisodeCould a National Abortion Ban Save Republicans?
PodcastThe Daily
Senator Lindsey Graham introduces a plan to impose a 15-week ban on abortions, limiting access to the medical procedure in certain states.
11:08 - 13:19 (02:11)
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham introduces a plan to impose a 15-week ban on abortions, limiting access to the medical procedure in certain states. While this plan would reduce overall abortions, it would also restrict access to the procedure in more liberal states that have become key havens in the face of growing abortion restrictions in other states.