Tuesday marked the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision that effectively overturned Roe v. Wade. The anniversary came as the court was considering another potentially historic abortion case.
The court may rule soon on whether federal laws mandating emergency care can override state bans on the procedure.
Democrats see reproductive rights as a key issue in the 2024 presidential election. It was also a key issue in a Marquette University Law School poll, and President Joe Biden has received high marks nationally for his handling of the issue.
Chief political reporter Charles Benson interviewed Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in downtown Milwaukee and asked her why she thinks the abortion issue matters so much to the vote.
“If Donald Trump is elected president, it will determine the entire presidential election,” Warren said. “Republicans, with Trump alone, have a plan to eliminate abortion not just in some states but across the country, and there's nothing states can do about it.”
Former President Trump has indicated he would not sign a nationwide abortion ban, saying abortion is a state issue.
In response to Warren's visit to Wisconsin to discuss reproductive rights, Wisconsin Republican Senator Matt Fischer said, “Wisconsinites are tired of failed left-wing politicians who put special interests above the national interest.”
Senator Warren noted that President Biden has ensured federal access to abortion for military members and veterans, litigation efforts by the Department of Justice, and the FDA ensuring medication abortion remains available.
She also supports the Women's Health Protection Act, introduced by Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin, which would protect the rights that existed under Roe v. Wade.
“The only way we're going to be fully protected is if Democrats control the House and the Senate,” the former presidential candidate said. “If we can maintain our majority in the Senate and control the House, we'll make Roe v. Wade the law of the land and protect the people of Wisconsin, and the people of Massachusetts, Alabama, Idaho and across this country.”
During her visit, Warren enjoyed sampling “Not a Bad City” lager at Broken Bat Brewery — a reference to reports that Trump called Milwaukee a “bad city,” which Trump has denied.
Charles Benson also asked Warren about the economy, immigration, the presidential debates and the ages of both candidates.
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