I agree with Armando's conclusion that "not fighting for Roe now is disastrous politics and the wrong thing to do". However, even though unity on this issue brings us close to a popular majority and secures many seats in the traditional blue states, it completely locks us out of entire regions where liberal economic and social ideas might otherwise make significant inroads.
Can we support Roe and still be pro-life?
It's not a hopeless contradiction you know. Moderate democrats have been trying to thread this needle for years -- mostly without success. I think the lack of success, however, has been due to a canny reading by pro-life voters that the asserted moderate position was simply a public stance. All talk, no action.
Moderates on this issue need to walk the walk. Then, with this emotional bottleneck relieved, the remainder of the liberal agenda will be able to reach a whole new audience.
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