Republicans have struggled politically with the issue of abortion since the overturning of Roe v. Wade — a point proven several times over with anti-abortion measures failing in relatively conservative states.
Just this month, Ohio added abortion rights to the State Constitution and Republicans lost control of the Virginia Statehouse.
In South Carolina this year, State Senator Sandy Senn was one of three Republicans who, along with a fellow Democratic senator and an independent senator, filibustered efforts to severely restrict abortion in the state.
The “sister senators,” as they call themselves, were ultimately unsuccessful in preventing a six-week abortion ban from taking effect.
Jane Coaston: How did you react to the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and how did you think Republicans at the state level would react?
Persons:
Roe, Wade —, Sandy Senn, Senn, ”, Jane Coaston, Dobbs, Wade
Organizations:
Constitution, Republicans, Virginia Statehouse, Democratic, South Carolina Legislature
Locations:
Ohio, South Carolina