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MatthewG.

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4. I think red states get redder but purple states may get bluer

Reply to New Breed Leader (Original post)

Thu Sep 2, 2021, 09:06 AM

Sep 2021

In what looks to be a post-Roe world (Ick), I’d guess that we’re going to see red states get a whole lot more socially conservative via reactionary legislation, but purple states may see a blue swing with reproductive rights on the line.

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TX law could flip the script on abortion politics [View all] New Breed Leader Sep 2021 OP

Could? Sherman A1 Sep 2021 #1

I think he made a good point here... secondwind Sep 2021 #2

He "could" have Sherman A1 Sep 2021 #7

I think that could happen. Can we please get some folks into the DNC who can take advantage of Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #3

Jamie Harrison does have a 50 state strategy with boots on the ground door knocking efforts PortTack Sep 2021 #10

I think red states get redder but purple states may get bluer MatthewG. Sep 2021 #4

Agree..NC is going to be one to watch in the midterms PortTack Sep 2021 #11

Would the equal rights amendment have protected us against this? Walleye Sep 2021 #5

Yep jonstl08 Sep 2021 #6

Hopefully Mad_Machine76 Sep 2021 #8

I agree completely Chainfire Sep 2021 #9

The Texas legislation will be seen as a huge win for rightwingers. Chainfire Sep 2021 #12