Pod Save America “America’s Next Top MAGA.”
Dec 2, 2021
Leah Litman, a law professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, dives into the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, discussing immediate repercussions for abortion access in the U.S. She also analyzes the Republican Party's chaotic strategies and infighting, particularly in light of incendiary rhetoric from controversial figures. The conversation shifts to Dr. Mehmet Oz's carpetbagging campaign in Pennsylvania, exploring how celebrity candidacies impact voter sentiment and the future of the political landscape.
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Republican Priorities
- Republicans prioritize owning the libs and maintaining power over actually governing.
- They engage in fights and obstruct progress, hindering solutions to real problems.
Roe v. Wade in Jeopardy
- The Supreme Court will likely uphold Mississippi's abortion ban, effectively ending Roe v. Wade.
- Conservative justices may not fear backlash.
Impact of Overturning Roe
- Overturning Roe v. Wade would trigger laws in many states, criminalizing abortion.
- Poor women and young women will be most affected.