In the year 2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) ducked when asked if he would sign a six-week abortion ban as president.
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In the year “I’m not talking about six or five or seven or ten,” said 2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) when asked if he would sign a national six-week abortion ban as president. pic.twitter.com/GHYvi3FUbj
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) April 14, 2023
Here is Senator Scott’s exchange with NBC News:
Q: Is six weeks the correct milestone?
Scott: The people have decided that their elected leaders should have a chance. I absolutely say that we should respect the culture of life because it is being protected. Yes, if I were president, I would sign the most conservative pro-life legislation. They can pass Congress.
Q: Even if it’s six weeks?
Answer: I am not talking about six or five or seven or ten.
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Senator Scott’s refusal to answer the abortion ban shows how the political landscape has changed since the Supreme Court overturned. Ro. Republicans have spent half a century saying they would ban all abortions Ro It was overturned.
Since the Dobbs decision, Republicans have lost elections on abortion, so now that they’re opposed to their position, they’re a moving target and refuse to answer. Republican candidates are torn between courting radical right-wing evangelicals, who have a large vote in any presidential election, and trying to win a general election where evangelicals are unpopular.
Tim Scott’s refusal to take a strong stand is politically the worst of all worlds. His answer will destroy both evangelicals and the general election, and is a sign that this candidate is likely to lose.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a member of the White House Press Pool and Congressional Correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in political science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform activities.
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