• alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgM
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    1 year ago

    I know that’s their intent, but I don’t understand why they aren’t just going for an all-out ban.

    because 6 week bans are already unpopular, and total bans even moreso. even most anti-abortion advocates are not in favor of a total ban.

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      1 year ago

      if they were concerned about popularity it would make sense to sponsor popular bills. and let’s be honest, most anti-abortion advocates are in favor of abortion when they want one.

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        1 year ago

        if they were concerned about popularity it would make sense to sponsor popular bills.

        the difference between a 6 week ban and a total ban electorally is substantial enough that it’s not worth the optical tradeoff for them, particularly when a 6 week ban is functionally the same thing. keep in mind: Republicans have already suffered Roe backlash in 2022; they would basically guarantee a sustained backlash in pursuing total bans.