Short Take Politics
Restricting abortion backfires
The states that have banned or restricted abortion have realized a great rise in new voter registration, mostly female Democrats. It appears to be reflected at the polls as well. The Republicans need a new rallying cry. https://www.guttmacher.org/2023/12/state-policy-trends-2023-first-full-year-roe-fell-tumultuous-year-abortion-and-other
In 25 states, citizens can’t bring a petition to vote
That’s why a place like Virgina won’t be voting on abortion rights. The legislature, controlled by Republicans, won’t offer the citizens a chance for a referendum because they know the likely outcome. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/abortion-access-won-ballot-option-half-states-111346115
Attorneys target search as illegal
Jack Smith did not have authority, and the search warrant was not particular enough so it violated the 4th Amendment. That’s the argument attorney repping the felonious ex-President are making to try and get him out of the classified documents case. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-v-trump-defense-claim-due-process-v…