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After weeks of deliberation, the Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill repealing the near-total abortion ban dating back to 1864. The bill was passed with support from three Republicans, joining the 29 Democrats in the chamber. The repeal is expected to be signed into law by Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and supported by abortion rights advocates nationwide. The passage of the repeal comes amidst ongoing efforts by Republicans to preserve the ban, but the draft strategy document indicates that they are considering alternative ballot measures to compete with the pro-abortion rights proposal.

A recent poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe Democrats have been more successful at passing legislation than Republicans when in control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows that Democrats are viewed more favorably in this regard, with 73% of Democrats believing their party is effective in passing laws. In contrast, only 40% of Republicans believe Democrats are effective, while 41% believe Republicans are effective.

Democratic legislators in Arizona are once again attempting to repeal the state’s strict abortion ban, which has been in effect since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Republicans have used procedural tactics to block previous repeal efforts, but Democrats remain hopeful that one more Republican will cross party lines on Wednesday to bring the repeal bill to a vote.

While Black voters have traditionally been a strong base for the Democratic Party, and evangelicals have been similarly vital to the GOP, recent polls suggest that both groups may be less dependable for their respective parties. Black voter support for President Joe Biden may have declined, but the Democrats remain in a defensive posture with that electorate.

Evangelicals, too, appear to be less monolithic in their views, with churchgoing decreasing in America and factions developing within the bloc. Former President Trump’s stance on abortion has drawn criticism from anti-abortion groups, while his statements on state regulation of the issue have confused many evangelicals.

Despite this, Trump’s campaign may not suffer significantly from erosion of evangelical support, as he has gained support from a growing group of Republicans who are largely disinterested in religion. This group, labeled “Nones” by political scientist Ryan Burge, has grown from 5% to nearly 30% of the population in the past half-century.

While the number of churchgoing Republicans has declined, the MAGA crowd has shown its ability to succeed without strong evangelical support. This suggests that while Black voters and evangelicals may be less reliable for their traditional parties, Trump’s chances of success in 2024 may rest on his appeal to non-religious Republicans.

Amidst threats by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, Democrats have indicated that they will support Johnson’s retention only if he provides them with something valuable in return. This demand highlights the political maneuvering and negotiations within the House as Democrats seek to influence Johnson’s handling of key issues, such as Ukraine aid.

Award-winning playwright and screenwriter David Mamet has vehemently criticized Hollywood’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, labeling them as “fascist totalitarianism.” Mamet also urged Jews to cease supporting Democrats and expressed concern about antisemitism on college campuses. During an interview with The Los Angeles Times, he denounced the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ recently implemented diversity standards for the “Best Picture” Oscar, arguing that they stifled creativity and were overly burdensome.

A recent poll challenges the long-held belief that high voter turnout favors Democrats. The poll suggests that the opposite could be true, making 2024 an unexpected election year.

The Democratic Party’s advocacy for electric vehicles has not translated into strong support for Tesla, with data indicating a significant decline in the proportion of Democrats purchasing Tesla cars. This decline has coincided with controversial remarks made by CEO Elon Musk on social media. Despite a slight rebound in 2024, the numbers remain lower than in previous years, with Republicans and independents gaining market share.