While Republicans unanimously welcomed the Supreme Court's rollback of half a century of reproductive rights, one Democrat said 'it's just wrong that my granddaughter will have fewer freedoms than my grandmother did.'
Among the crowded Democratic primary field in the race to replace retiring Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, nurse and brewery heiress Trudy Busch Valentine
to"work relentlessly for my constituents to be able to make their own healthcare decisions." Meanwhile,"a lot of the same politicians who demanded we keep up an endless war in Afghanistan so we could 'protect women and girls' are now criminalizing abortion across the country." "Missourians can't just wait for another election," he asserted."Senate Democrats need to end the filibuster and codify Roe NOW."in a statement that"the shock waves from today's devastating decision will ripple through to November, when our choices this election cycle could not be clearer."and now wants a nationwide abortion ban. The other is fighting to leave personal health care decisions up to a patient and their doctor," she continued.
"This November, Planned Parenthood Votes will ensure that outrage translates to massive voter turnout and victories for candidates who unapologetically support abortion rights," Lawson added.
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