U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez's tight race in Nevada highlights the potential pitfalls of Democratic candidates relying on their pro-choice positions to secure wins and not effectively combating GOP campaigning on the economy.
Laxalt as an example of the kind of GOP candidate who has"sought a delicate two-step on abortion, catering to a base demanding its prohibition and to the political center, which is largely supportive ofLaxalt… is broadcasting television ads proclaiming that no matter what happens in Washington, abortion will remain legal in Nevada, attempting to pivot voter attention back to crime and the economy.
"Over the last two years, Democrat politicians have done incredible damage to America," one ad intones."But one thing hasn't changed: abortion in Nevada. Why do Democrats like Catherine Cortez Masto only talk about something that hasn't changed? Because they can't defend everything that has."'s Monday report noted that"in an interview, Cortez Masto sidestepped questions about her fragile political standing.
"I know our families, the issues that are important to them are the kitchen-table issues," she said, citing the Democrats' recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act."But I also know, talking with our families, the repeal ofis having an impact… We're a pro-choice state, proudly. That's why so many are outraged by the repeal.
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