• alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgM
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    1 year ago

    if they were concerned about popularity it would make sense to sponsor popular bills.

    the difference between a 6 week ban and a total ban electorally is substantial enough that it’s not worth the optical tradeoff for them, particularly when a 6 week ban is functionally the same thing. keep in mind: Republicans have already suffered Roe backlash in 2022; they would basically guarantee a sustained backlash in pursuing total bans.