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William Galston: The Politics of Abortion after Dobbs, the 2022 Midterms, and Beyond

William Galston: The Politics of Abortion after Dobbs, the 2022 Midterms, and Beyond

FromConversations with Bill Kristol


William Galston: The Politics of Abortion after Dobbs, the 2022 Midterms, and Beyond

FromConversations with Bill Kristol

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Sep 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How has the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade affected the course of the 2022 midterm elections? How has it affected the standing of the two political parties? To discuss these questions, we are joined by Brookings Institution Senior Fellow William Galston. According to Galston, the galvanizing effect of the Dobbs decision on Democratic voters has eaten into the advantage the out-of-power party typically has in an off-year election. Swing voters who view Republicans as too far from the mainstream on abortion, and other issues, threaten to upend GOP hopes of a Red Wave in November. At the same time, Galston reflects on the Democrats own vulnerabilities, particularly on cultural issues, which could hurt their electoral chances in November and beyond.
Released:
Sep 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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