The "Music Man" reference was a good one. I'm surprised you didn't take it a step further and partially quote the song about "There's trouble right here in River City, that starts with a T".
It's a sad state of affairs when unconstitutional policies are needed for political popularity.
One example of trying to pin down Trump: asking what his stance is on the ballot measure in Florida. They've been responding to that about the national level, but this is his "home" state - how he views the measure and plans to vote for it is relevant.
The following is from Ballotpedia. It seems like a commonsense measure that will pass. It's also something you have supported. I doubt Trump would vote against it. But it does bear asking.
"What states are set to vote on abortion ballot measures in 2024?
See also: 2023 and 2024 abortion-related ballot measures
The following table provides a list of abortion-related measures that are on the ballot in 2024:
State Date Measure Description
Arizona Nov. 5, 2024 Right to Abortion Initiative • Establishes the fundamental right to abortion that the state of Arizona may not interfere with before the point of fetal viability
Colorado Nov. 5, 2024 Right to Abortion Initiative • Provide a constitutional right to abortion in the state constitution and allow the use of public funds for abortion
Florida Nov. 5, 2024 Florida Amendment 4 • Provide a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability, which is estimated to be around 24 weeks, or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider"
Missouri now has an abortion ballot question on it (and its inclusion is being litigated right now), which will make Josh Hawley's Senate campaign a bit more interesting than it already was.
Whatever the Missouri voters approve. The question is with the states where it belongs. My guess is that no more than two or three states will stray far from Roe vs. Wade. Incest, rape and health of mother exceptions and twenty to twenty-four weeks gestation periods will become standard.
The state voters in Florida will decide. Mr. Trump has only one vote. He might or might not vote on that measure. He might or might not say how he will vote. Like any other politician he will say whatever he thinks will net him the most votes.
Interesting take, more nuanced and complicated,,,,,as we all should be on the merit of each and every issue. We live in times where devices rule some not all,,,,,,,thanks
The "Music Man" reference was a good one. I'm surprised you didn't take it a step further and partially quote the song about "There's trouble right here in River City, that starts with a T".
It's a sad state of affairs when unconstitutional policies are needed for political popularity.
A capital T.
One example of trying to pin down Trump: asking what his stance is on the ballot measure in Florida. They've been responding to that about the national level, but this is his "home" state - how he views the measure and plans to vote for it is relevant.
The following is from Ballotpedia. It seems like a commonsense measure that will pass. It's also something you have supported. I doubt Trump would vote against it. But it does bear asking.
"What states are set to vote on abortion ballot measures in 2024?
See also: 2023 and 2024 abortion-related ballot measures
The following table provides a list of abortion-related measures that are on the ballot in 2024:
State Date Measure Description
Arizona Nov. 5, 2024 Right to Abortion Initiative • Establishes the fundamental right to abortion that the state of Arizona may not interfere with before the point of fetal viability
Colorado Nov. 5, 2024 Right to Abortion Initiative • Provide a constitutional right to abortion in the state constitution and allow the use of public funds for abortion
Florida Nov. 5, 2024 Florida Amendment 4 • Provide a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability, which is estimated to be around 24 weeks, or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider"
Missouri now has an abortion ballot question on it (and its inclusion is being litigated right now), which will make Josh Hawley's Senate campaign a bit more interesting than it already was.
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-missouri-ballot-constitution-9b2bf89fb7ef2c5cee54988070197995
Whatever the Missouri voters approve. The question is with the states where it belongs. My guess is that no more than two or three states will stray far from Roe vs. Wade. Incest, rape and health of mother exceptions and twenty to twenty-four weeks gestation periods will become standard.
That’s a pretty common sense compromise. It’s bizarre that mind-numbing extremists on both sides have gotten in the way of this for so long.
10 states have ballot measures related to abortion: it'd be more but Alabama (at the least) invalidated the signatures for the proposal.
Looks very much like the best policy for the nation, and very much like something the anti-abortion cohort would reject.
So: which way, Mr. Trump?
Mr. Trump will not decide. The states will.
So he will not vote on the ballot measure in Florida at all?
Interesting message to send.
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The state voters in Florida will decide. Mr. Trump has only one vote. He might or might not vote on that measure. He might or might not say how he will vote. Like any other politician he will say whatever he thinks will net him the most votes.
If you don't mind me asking - what scheduling software you all using?
Interesting take, more nuanced and complicated,,,,,as we all should be on the merit of each and every issue. We live in times where devices rule some not all,,,,,,,thanks