Episode
Can Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
38:29
Published: Fri Nov 04 2022
Description
With an unpopular president and soaring inflation, Democrats knew they had an uphill battle in the midterms.But the fall of Roe v. Wade seemed to offer the party a way of energizing voters and holding ground. And one place where that hope could live or die is Michigan.Guest: Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Some top Democrats say that their party has focused too much attention on abortion rights and not enough on worries about crime or the cost of living.The outcome of the midterms will affect abortion access for millions of Americans. Activists on both sides are focused on races up and down the ballot.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
With midterm elections only weeks away, the Democrats are facing an uphill battle with plummeting approval ratings for President Biden, an unpopular economy, and the Supreme Court's landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
00:00 - 01:27 (01:27)
Summary
With midterm elections only weeks away, the Democrats are facing an uphill battle with plummeting approval ratings for President Biden, an unpopular economy, and the Supreme Court's landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Despite this, they've raised over $80 million, hoping to capitalize on anger over abortion rights for a chance to prevent a total blowout at the polls.
EpisodeCan Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
PodcastThe Daily
Democrats and abortion rights supporters in Michigan are concerned about the potential for an abortion ban if the Republican candidate wins, while also trying to protect the right to make decisions about pregnancy, contraception, infertility, sterilization, and miscarriage management.
01:27 - 09:15 (07:47)
Summary
Democrats and abortion rights supporters in Michigan are concerned about the potential for an abortion ban if the Republican candidate wins, while also trying to protect the right to make decisions about pregnancy, contraception, infertility, sterilization, and miscarriage management.
EpisodeCan Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
PodcastThe Daily
The threat to abortion rights may lead to an increased voter turnout in support of Democrats and a unification similar to that of evangelicals for Republicans.
09:15 - 14:38 (05:23)
Summary
The threat to abortion rights may lead to an increased voter turnout in support of Democrats and a unification similar to that of evangelicals for Republicans. Democrats are campaigning for a slate of candidates, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state, Congress and state Supreme Court, who support these issues and ballot proposals.
EpisodeCan Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
PodcastThe Daily
Majority of people support some kind of abortion rights and without the larger issues such as voting rights, women's rights, and reproductive freedom, it would be difficult to convince people otherwise.
14:38 - 20:00 (05:21)
Summary
Majority of people support some kind of abortion rights and without the larger issues such as voting rights, women's rights, and reproductive freedom, it would be difficult to convince people otherwise. A story from Michigan on how abortion fundamentally transformed someone's relationship with politics.
EpisodeCan Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
PodcastThe Daily
A woman shares her traumatic experience of taking an abortion pill, which caused excessive bleeding and led to a hospitalization.
20:00 - 24:15 (04:15)
Summary
A woman shares her traumatic experience of taking an abortion pill, which caused excessive bleeding and led to a hospitalization.
EpisodeCan Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
PodcastThe Daily
The podcast discusses the struggles of a woman who kept a diary of her abortion experiences, highlighting how doctors have to consult with lawyers before providing necessary medical care, as well as the compounded trauma of having to prove you're going through miscarriage and not abortion.
24:15 - 28:38 (04:22)
Summary
The podcast discusses the struggles of a woman who kept a diary of her abortion experiences, highlighting how doctors have to consult with lawyers before providing necessary medical care, as well as the compounded trauma of having to prove you're going through miscarriage and not abortion.
EpisodeCan Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
PodcastThe Daily
The upcoming midterm elections will include several key races where a candidate's stance on abortion may make a difference in the outcome.
28:38 - 36:29 (07:51)
Summary
The upcoming midterm elections will include several key races where a candidate's stance on abortion may make a difference in the outcome. For some voters, supporting abortion rights does not necessarily mean supporting the Democratic party.
EpisodeCan Abortion Still Save the Democrats?
PodcastThe Daily
Benjamin Netanyahu's right wing bloc, led by his Likud party, was projected to win a clear parliamentary majority in Israel's general election, making it the first cohesive government since 2019 and one of the most right-wing in Israeli history, with two religious ultra-nationalist parties at its core.
36:29 - 38:23 (01:53)
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu's right wing bloc, led by his Likud party, was projected to win a clear parliamentary majority in Israel's general election, making it the first cohesive government since 2019 and one of the most right-wing in Israeli history, with two religious ultra-nationalist parties at its core.