Hey, Republicans, Stop Being Cowards on Abortion

Ask the questions Democrats and the media have avoided, such as ‘When does life begin?’ and ‘Are you okay with sex-selective abortion?’

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., February 11, 2021.

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Chuck Schumer will hold a vote on a bill codifying abortion’s legality so that voters, he contends, can “see where every senator stands.” Though the Senate leader believes this is a political slam dunk for Democrats, it presents a magnificent opportunity for Republicans to make their case.

Though many conservatives have rightly avoided prematurely celebrating Sam Alito’s draft decision, many also seem frightened of debating the underlying issue. Indeed, the draft leak is a significant assault on the system, but no more so than Roe. For 50 years, our culture and media have treated this flawed decision as right and rite.

David Harsanyi

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David Harsanyi

David Harsanyi is a senior writer at the Washington Examiner.

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