Democrats call for action. GOP voice support. Leaked Supreme Court Roe draft opinion sets stage for 2022 midterms
CBSN
Democrats on Monday night sounded the alarm after Politico published a leaked draft opinion that suggested the Supreme Court appeared ready to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision protecting a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. Republicans, meanwhile, voiced cautious support.
The polarized reactions indicated that abortion rights will a key issue in the midterm elections, galvanizing voters of both parties. Hundreds of protesters already demonstrated outside the Supreme Court on Monday night, including a small group who do not support abortion rights.
Even before the report of the opinion on Monday, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the organization Emily's List announced a plan to spend $150 million on the 2022 midterms to elect candidates who would protect abortion rights.
