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In reply to the discussion: Will Roe V Wade tip the midterms towards Democrats? [View all]LonePirate
(13,736 posts)People are justifiably upset today. I don't think that anger will persist through November; but high gas prices aren't going anywhere. People will still see daily reminders about those high prices come election and they will punish the party of the President.
Like it or not but American voters as a whole have exceptionally short attention spans. The media focus on SCOTUS removing rights for the first time in our history will have moved on. if today is any indication, our elected officials in DC, barring one or two like Warren and AOC, did not possess the fire or anger I was hoping to see. Today's decision is a declaration of war by SCOTUS and Republicans and too many of our federal officials still want to play by the rules.
Where are the calls for impeaching those lying justices? Where are the statements from our leaders in the House, Senate and Executive Branch championing Mondaire Jones' bill to expand the Court? Where is the push for Manchin and Sinema to strike down the filibuster for abortion rights? Everybody knew this day was coming but only a few in DC seem to want to do anything about it. It's shameful.
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