How antiabortion leaders plan to press 2024 GOP candidates

Major anti-abortion groups want eventual Republican presidential candidate to support federal restrictions on abortion

So far, only a handful of the 2024 Republican presidential candidates are in the race, but the leading anti-abortion group has a slew of promises to extract promise from what is expected to be a crowded Republican arena. I have already created a plan.

Their goal is to ensure that party candidates support nationwide restrictions on abortion. Building on last year’s Supreme Court victory, key leaders of the anti-abortion movement want to encourage presidential candidates to set a record now that federal restrictions on abortion are no longer just a hypothesis. I’m here.

“If Republican primary candidates fail to muster the moral courage to support the minimum standard of 15 weeks gestation, they don’t deserve to be president of the United States.” Marjorie Dannenfelser,president SBA Prolife America Who helped get former President Donald Trump’s anti-abortion pledge During the 2016 campaign.

It’s early in the cycle, so some ideas are still stuck. But here are the plans that have emerged from some of the major players:

• SBA Pro-Life America may require candidates to sign a pledge upholding federal minimum limits on abortion up to 15 weeks’ gestation. The influential group also aims to participate in candidate forums in at least Iowa and South Carolina, hoping for a budget that is “significantly above” the $78 million in the last election cycle.
• Students for Life Action created a survey asking candidates: They promise to appoint anti-abortion ministers, how to crack down on abortion drugs, and whether to stop funding Planned Parenthood if they sign legislation restricting early-term abortion. .
• Heritage Foundation Considers Retention Candidate forums or debates where the issue of abortion is front and center. Conservative think tanks and their political branches want presidential candidates to hear their views in favor of a ban on “heartbeats” after fetal heart activity is detected, usually limiting abortion after about six weeks. thinking about.

Abortion rights groups say they have won big in the midterm elections and aim to build on that momentum. Nearly two-thirds of adults say abortion should be legal in most or all cases. According to research from Institute of Public Religion, A nonpartisan group asked last year about American attitudes toward abortion.

After the November election, anti-abortion leaders openly voiced their dissatisfaction with some Republican candidates, and their defeats left people who didn’t see Democrats as extreme or who were hesitant to talk about abortion. I blamed Now they are warning Republican presidential candidates to take a firm stance on the issue, but there are differences between the groups as to how far they will push their candidates.

“We see the dynamics on the Republican side as a race over who is the clearest spokesperson for life and who actually offers policy proposals to save as many unborn lives as possible. . Roger Severino Now a former Trump official Heritage Foundation.

reminder: Congress is unlikely to pass federal restrictions on abortion any time soon.

Most of the Republican field is expected to unite against abortion. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be divisions when digging into specific policies, and it’s not clear if all candidates will ultimately stand up to federal abortion restrictions.

Among the declared candidates: Trump jumped into the race first, frustrated anti-abortion group January blamed the “abortion problem” for last November’s Republican defeat. He upheld a Supreme Court ruling last summer, but his campaign did not answer his The Health 202 question about his position on national restrictions on abortion.

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley signed the law into law in 2016, 20 weeks pregnant Some exceptions apply. recently “Today Show” interview, She did not say whether she supported the limit at 15 weeks gestation.Table. “The campaign did not answer specific questions about whether Hailey supports restrictions in certain countries.

wealthy entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy “It’s a pro life” Tricia McLaughlin A senior adviser to the candidate wrote in an email. “As a constitutional matter, he strongly agrees with the following results. Dobbs We believe this is a state issue, not a federal one. “

And many other candidates are moving towards the presidential election. Example: Former Vice President Mike Pence He said would have supported legislation Bans most abortions after 15 weeks if he’s in parliament. promote American freedom, teeth call to lawmakers Pursue measures to limit abortion in early pregnancy.

and Governor of Florida. Ron DeSantis Last year, she signed a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks. Now Republican legislators in his state are pushing to limit surgery after the sixth week of pregnancy, and he has suggested he sign legislation. did not answer questions about his stance on

This top builds on yesterday’s story from our Health 202 host. Read the full text here.

Long-term coronavirus symptoms are less common than early in the pandemic

Americans infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus are less likely to report long-lasting covid symptoms than those infected with covid-19 early in the pandemic, colleagues say Amy Goldstein and Dan Keating I am writing, citing the largest study ever of patients with prolonged effects of the virus.

almost 14 million According to The Post’s analysis, US residents who survived covid-19 continue to struggle with long-term effects that are often life-altering.

• one-twelfth Patients infected with covid-19 suffered during the first wave of the pandemic from early 2020 to late spring 2021 persistent symptomsaccording to a study of nearly 5 million U.S. covid patients conducted by The Post and research partners.
• one sixteenth People with Omicron sought medical care for long covid-related symptoms within months of being infected.
• Other factors: Patients with certain underlying medical conditions should: twice as likely Like previously healthy people seeking care for long-term COVID-19 related symptoms. Women and older people also tend to report persistent symptoms.

There are still many unknowns: Researchers have advanced their understanding of the virus, but as the pandemic enters its fourth year, the long-term cause of covid and its cure remain elusive.

Wyoming governor signs law banning abortion pills

Governor of Wyoming Mark Gordon (R) signed a law banning abortion pills. This appears to be the first bill of its kind. Andrew Chong report.

However, 15 states set a limit About access to drugs, according to Guttmacher Institute, A research group that supports abortion rights. And states with near-total bans are seen as outlawing both surgical and medical abortion.

of new wyoming law “It is unlawful to prescribe, dispense, distribute, sell, or use any drug for the purpose of procuring or performing an abortion.” This includes imprisonment of up to 6 months and a fine of up to $9,000. A new law exempts people who take abortion pills from criminal liability and allows the pill to treat “spontaneous abortions.”

Also note the following: Gordon Rhett A drastic midterm measure becomes a law without his signature. The bill is intended to replace the near-total ban on abortion in the state, which is currently blocked in court.that talking about abortion It’s not “health care”, it’s “deliberately ending the life of an unborn baby”.

Caroline Kitchener in The Post:

• California partners with generic drug makers Produce State-branded insulin sells for $30 in 10-milliliter vials. The product is not expected to hit stores until at least next year. Associated Press report.
• School districts in at least five states filed a lawsuit for social media companies claim Instagram, snapchat, tick tock and Youtube We are contributing to a growing youth mental health crisis and should be held accountable, our colleagues Donna St. George report.
• thousands of disabled Ukrainians forcibly institutionalized Since the Russian invasion last year. Due to the conflict, most facilities lack adequate staff, provide minimal comfort, and give little freedom to residents who are unable to move or interact with others without assistance. Steve Hendricks, Amanda Morris and Siobhan O’Grady write.

📅 Welcome back! Both the House and Senate are in session this week. Here’s what we’ve been keeping an eye on in the last few days.

on wednesday: of Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Examine you Health and national security risks from drug shortages.of Senate Help Committee hold a public hearing On Moderna’s reported plan to more than quadruple the price of its coronavirus vaccine

again … Health and welfare services Secretary Xavier Becerra testify before Senate Finance Committee and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee upon President Biden2024 budget request.

on Thursday: Biden will host an event Law for Adjustment of Medical ExpensesMemorial Day at the White House.a House Subcommittee on Financial Services Hold public hearings on allegations of agitation by the Chinese Communist Party. fentanyl crisis.

Senior care is ridiculously expensive. Baby boomers are not ready. (Christopher Rowland | Washington Post)

Working in the ER used to be a cool job. Medical students now avoid it. (Fenit Nirappil | Washington Post)

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‘It scares me’: New childhood obesity guidelines face a long road to consensus (by Isabella Cueto and Theresa Gaffney l Stat)

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