GOP largely silent on Texas ruling with party in a bind on abortion
The Texas decision, which the Justice Department has appealed, could have far-reaching implications for access to abortion nationwide, as well as the authority of the entire FDA. It could restrict access to one of the two FDA-approved abortion drugs in every state, even ones where abortion is legal.
But you wouldn’t know that from the muted GOP responses.
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There’s a reason for the GOP silence on abortion and guns
Yet another mass shooting and a new blow to nationwide abortion rights left Republicans facing pointed questions on two of the most emotive issues dominating American politics.
But the GOP had almost nothing to say, reflecting the way that it is locked into positions that animate its most fervent grassroots voters but risk alienating it from much of the public.
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Republicans Are Silent On The Abortion Pill Ruling, Despite Confirming The Judge Behind It
So with Congress in recess for two weeks, Republican senators are hoping to get away with saying nothing at all.
But if you doubt they’re happy with the judge’s decision, look no further than their 2019 vote to confirm Kacsmaryk to his lifetime federal court seat. They knew he had a record of strongly opposing abortion rights. And every GOP senator but one, Susan Collins of Maine, voted for him.
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