Abortion Rights Take Center Stage in Midterm Elections

In the lead-up to the November midterm elections, a Quinnipiac University poll reveals a growing support for abortion rights in the United States. A record 66% of Americans now favor legal abortion in some or all cases, with 34% believing it should be legal in all cases and 32% in most cases. Support for a complete ban on abortion has dropped to a historic low of 5%, while strong majorities support legality in cases involving the mother’s life or rape/incest. Democrats are leveraging this issue in their campaigns, warning of potential nationwide restrictions under Republican control. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has pledged to leave abortion decisions to individual states, drawing criticism from pro-life groups.

Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban that has been on the books since 1864. The bill now goes to the state Senate for consideration. The move comes after the Arizona Supreme Court upheld the ban earlier this month. The ban has sparked protests and rallies in support of abortion rights.

Arizona House Votes to Repeal 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban

In a surprising turn of events, the Arizona House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to repeal the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban. The measure passed with Republican legislators joining Democrats in a 32-29 vote. The repeal comes after the state’s Supreme Court upheld the ban earlier this month, sparking outrage and confusion. The measure will now move to the Arizona Senate for consideration.

Lauren Boebert’s Fundraising Drops After Redrawing of Congressional District

US Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has seen a significant decrease in fundraising from individual donors after switching to a more conservative congressional district. According to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Boebert raised around $388,805 from individuals in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $2.7 million in 2023. Despite her lead in the primary race, Syracuse University political science professor Grant Davis Reeher said the drop in funding could raise concerns.

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