Republicans tried three strategies to defeat abortion rights in this week's elections. All three failed. But the GOP's strong antiabortion wing won't let the party change course.
Voters in four states used elections this week to once again send a clear message: They oppose restrictions on abortion rights, and they're not easily distracted. Republicans have been trying to ignore that message for more than a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee of abortion rights and allowing states to impose limits.
Andy Beshear made support for abortion rights a big part of his campaign, his opponent, Daniel Cameron, sought to change the subject. The Republican aired ads attacking Beshear for his veto of legislation that would have banned gender-affirming medical care for the state's transgender youth. Beshear won 53% to 48% in a state Trump carried in 2020 by 26 points. In Virginia, Republican Gov.
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