We’ve been waiting for the Principled Conservatives™ to speak up about that leaked decision draft that indicated Roe v. Wade might be overturned. We would say that there’s nothing more conservative than opposing abortion, but as David French explained, he doesn’t even use the word “conservative” to refer to the Republican Party or the Right anymore because it just doesn’t fit. The Republican Party has become the MAGA Party, and now the Biden administration is warning about the ultra-MAGA crowd. It’s weird — it’s like using the word “cis-woman” to indicate that you’re talking about a woman.
Will Saletan pulled the short straw at The Bulwark and got to write up the piece explaining how overturning Roe v. Wade, a goal of conservatives for 50 years, is a disaster for the GOP.
Overturning Roe is a disaster for the GOP.
This article goes through the polls:
– Voters decisively support legal abortion
– Losing Roe boosts Dem turnout
– Dems are more likely to make this their voting issue
– Pro-choice candidates have the advantagehttps://t.co/GAlqTRQp09— Will Saletan (@saletan) May 5, 2022
Of course the folks who sent Molly Jong-Slow to CPAC ran this piece saying that achieving a longstanding conservative goal is bad, actually. Not that any of the Bulwark's supposed conservatives dared to have their name attached to it. So they had it laundered through this guy. https://t.co/wTNghdBSnD
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 7, 2022
It goes without saying that the analysis here is egregiously misleading. "Fourth, the issue seems to help Democrats on the generic ballot. A month ago, when Data For Progress asked voters . . ." Data for Progress? LOL. Stop right there. https://t.co/3MvhpyRG4g
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 7, 2022
The polling shows again and again that Americans support restrictions on abortion that are impossible as long as Roe v. Wade exists. So enough with this nonsense about how Americans overwhelmingly support Roe. The numbers are literally contradictory. https://t.co/3MvhpyRG4g
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 7, 2022
"It's not clear how many voters will embrace the 15-week position. A ban at 15 weeks does well in some polls, but it fizzles in others."
That's just it. If Americans really supported Roe, no poll would show support for a 15-week ban at all. https://t.co/3MvhpyRG4g
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 7, 2022
Exactly.
Sending Legacy Jong to CPAC was a sign that the Bulwark was always going to turn into what it turned into and that all its claims about defending conservatism were empty promises from the start. https://t.co/Dij7ban67P
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 7, 2022
"Should Bulwarkism (to coin a phrase) earn a reputation as hostile to social conservatism, that would only strengthen the resolve of many Republicans that as far as the future of the party is concerned, Bulwarkism should be no part of it."
Yeah. https://t.co/Dij7ban67P
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 7, 2022
Abortion is only "popular" during the first trimester.
After that, the numbers fall of dramatically.
— Me (@Keefer1958) May 6, 2022
What really kills a party is fighting for something for 50 years then pulling away from winning it. Nothing succeeds like success.
— Robert Little (@inlanddefense) May 7, 2022
Voters finally get to have their say. How is this so hard to grasp?
— Save your labels #atypical (@survive22morrow) May 6, 2022
I see you missed what happened in Ohio and Indiana the other day. November will be about inflation (economy) and the insane immigration across the southern border. Both are suppressing wages. A third factor is energy. We went from energy independence to begging others.
— Aging In Place (@advisorrob) May 6, 2022
— Robert Little (@inlanddefense) May 7, 2022
You wish. Republican generic ballot actually went up 7 POINTS after the leak. But keep trying.
— Jeremy (@JeremyinSP) May 7, 2022
CNN polling out today suggests an uptick in favorability toward the GOP following the SCOTUS leak. Not surprising, since 70% of American favor applying restrictions to current abortion legislation.
— New Ardor Press (@ArdorNew) May 7, 2022
Check the polls. People support SOME form of abortion. Support falls off dramatically as you move past the first trimester.
— Sparktacular (@TheMainSpark) May 7, 2022
It seems the polling says you are wrong. Always do the opposite of what the Bulwark says and you'll always be right.
— Ben Peterson (@jazzfan71) May 7, 2022
If they have such strong support, pass laws in the legislative process. Democrats know they don't have majority support and in fact protecting life has majority support.
— john Perkins (@johnPer67464263) May 7, 2022
Neglects the obverse, that it it will drive Republican voters to the polls to defend the decision
— Aloysius Bartholomew Zanzibar (@jkenn1212) May 7, 2022
Hey @amandacarpenter – I’m old enough to remember when The Bulwark was supposed to be standing on principles and “Conserving Conservatism™️”? You’d think they’d be celebrating Roe being overturned. They aren’t. Why? Because they’re grifters who were never Conservative.
— Brutus Maximus (@BRVTVSMAXIMVS) May 7, 2022
It was Jesse Kelly who was trying to teach conservatives how to ditch the loser mentality and get used to winning. Now we need to go check David French’s feed to find his piece on why overturning Roe would be bad.
Related:
Bulwark’s Tim Miller tells MSNBC panel that he doesn’t want ‘weirdos talking about Mickey and Pluto making love’ having a say in math books https://t.co/0obedWMxPN
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) April 21, 2022
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