McConnell shies away from supporting national abortion ban

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Source: NBC News

April 28, 2024, 9:38 AM EDT


Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not say whether he is supportive of a 15-week federal ban on abortions, with exceptions, but told NBC's "Meet the Press," "I don’t think we’ll get 60 votes in the Senate for any kind of national legislation."

McConnell made clear that he believes it's an issue that should be decided in each state, telling moderator Kristen Welker, "I’m not advocating anything at this level. I think it’s gonna be sorted out all across the country and be very different in different states."

Since the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion, states have enacted a patchwork of laws enhancing or eliminating abortion access. 10 states have expanded access to abortion while 14 states have imposed near-total bans, according to an analysis by the pro-abortion rights group Center for Reproductive Rights.

Still, some at the federal level, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., have sought to pass national abortion restrictions. In late 2022, after the Dobbs decision, Graham introduced a bill that would federally ban most abortions at 15-weeks. On Thursday, McConnell framed the proposed legislation as purely political, saying, "I don’t think any federal legislation is likely to get 60 votes in the Senate on any direction."

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mcconnell-shies-away-supporting-national-abortion-ban-rcna149692

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1. They don't need a national ban when they can go state by state.

The parsed question was asked of Smelvis and he “shied away” too IIRC.

The question is do they support a ban period.

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2. Why shouldn't they? They know it's kryptonite. A huge loser.

Come on Republicans! Highlight it as a huge part of your national agenda. We all know you want to. Your base sure as shit wants you to. Please, please, please!!!!

[CanonRay]

3. He'd do it

He just doesn't want to talk about it. Slimy sob

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4. Talk is cheap for Republicans

Watch what they do, not what they say.

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5. NO. NOT states!! We need Roe-or something similar on National level. STATES hurt women and families

who are poor or who have to TRAVEL to other states.


RED states have bans that are Cruel.

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6. Republicans, as the wind blows.

But talk is cheap, but walking the walk, may prove difficult and the lost of support.