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Republican senators worried about winning back the Senate majority in 2024 are discouraging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from moving any national abortion legislation before next year’s election.
Johnson, an outspoken Christian conservative who says his political worldview is guided by the Bible, remains a mystery to GOP senators even after meeting them for the first time at last week’s Wednesday lunch. The 51-year-old lawmaker rose from relative obscurity to win the Speakership late last month.
Johnson, an outspoken Christian conservative who says his political worldview is guided by the Bible, remains a mystery to GOP senators even after meeting them for the first time at last week’s Wednesday lunch. The 51-year-old lawmaker rose from relative obscurity to win the Speakership late last month.
GOP senators warn new Speaker on abortion
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Lol... like he cares what they think...
..."Asked about criticism from fellow Senate Republicans who say taking up abortion legislation before the election would be a serious political mistake, Graham said lawmakers should tackle important issues.
“Democracy, you know, important issues,” he said with a short laugh when asked about pushback from GOP colleagues. “The Democratic position is to allow abortion on demand up until the moment of birth.”
Senate Democrats last year tried to pass legislation to codify the right to an abortion established by Roe v. Wade, which previously allowed states to restrict abortion after the point of fetal viability. The bill included language to allow abortion after fetal viability if a doctor determines it’s necessary to protect the life or health of a mother. Senate Republicans blocked the legislation.
Abortions in the third trimester are rare and usually reserved for when a fetus has a serious abnormality.
McConnell expressed his displeasure with Graham last year when the South Carolina senator unveiled his 15-week abortion ban shortly before the midterm election.
McConnell made it clear that he wouldn’t bring Graham’s bill to the floor if Republicans controlled the Senate majority."
..."Asked about criticism from fellow Senate Republicans who say taking up abortion legislation before the election would be a serious political mistake, Graham said lawmakers should tackle important issues.
“Democracy, you know, important issues,” he said with a short laugh when asked about pushback from GOP colleagues. “The Democratic position is to allow abortion on demand up until the moment of birth.”
Senate Democrats last year tried to pass legislation to codify the right to an abortion established by Roe v. Wade, which previously allowed states to restrict abortion after the point of fetal viability. The bill included language to allow abortion after fetal viability if a doctor determines it’s necessary to protect the life or health of a mother. Senate Republicans blocked the legislation.
Abortions in the third trimester are rare and usually reserved for when a fetus has a serious abnormality.
McConnell expressed his displeasure with Graham last year when the South Carolina senator unveiled his 15-week abortion ban shortly before the midterm election.
McConnell made it clear that he wouldn’t bring Graham’s bill to the floor if Republicans controlled the Senate majority."
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DANG: PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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