GOP strategist warns Alabama abortion law could energize Dem base in 2020

[Deleted User 1186]

https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/44403 ... se-in-2020


Republican strategist Gus Portela told Hill.TV's "Rising" on Thursday that a new law banning most abortions in Alabama may energize the Democratic base ahead of the 2020 elections.

[Momto2boys973]

Most likely.
Trump only became president because those angry at Obama’s extreme liberalism wanted to turn things around. By Obama’s second term it was obvious the next President was going to be a Republican unless Democrats cane put with a seriously good candidate or someone more moderate. They didn’t. They screwed up by having their front runners be “more of the same”-Hillary and “one step to communism”-Sanders. That divided the democratic vote and sent many democrats into voting independent. It’s also common that those who think they have an upper hand- as democrats thought in 2016- get too cocky. Pro-lifers in government are probably focusing on patting their backs and congratulating themselves instead of realizing they’re not winning yet and how this could backfire if they’re not smart about it.

[TheReluctantHippie]

You think Barack Obama is an extreme liberal? I think if you look up the phrase “moderate centrist” you’d find his picture.

Most likely.
Trump only became president because those angry at Obama’s extreme liberalism wanted to turn things around. By Obama’s second term it was obvious the next President was going to be a Republican unless Democrats cane put with a seriously good candidate or someone more moderate. They didn’t. They screwed up by having their front runners be “more of the same”-Hillary and “one step to communism”-Sanders. That divided the democratic vote and sent many democrats into voting independent. It’s also common that those who think they have an upper hand- as democrats thought in 2016- get too cocky. Pro-lifers in government are probably focusing on patting their backs and congratulating themselves instead of realizing they’re not winning yet and how this could backfire if they’re not smart about it.

[Momto2boys973]

I personally think he crossed the line. And at any rate, Conservatives viewed his policies and the way society was leaning towards as overall liberal. The backlash was already starting. It’s was beyond obvious that the Republicans had ot the bag unless the democrats could come up with a seriously good candidate. But they didn’t have any. This is probably why Trump turned from Democrat to Republican when Obama became president. He saw he could easily pave the way to the presidency if he was a Republican.

You think Barack Obama is an extreme liberal? I think if you look up the phrase “moderate centrist” you’d find his picture.

Most likely.
Trump only became president because those angry at Obama’s extreme liberalism wanted to turn things around. By Obama’s second term it was obvious the next President was going to be a Republican unless Democrats cane put with a seriously good candidate or someone more moderate. They didn’t. They screwed up by having their front runners be “more of the same”-Hillary and “one step to communism”-Sanders. That divided the democratic vote and sent many democrats into voting independent. It’s also common that those who think they have an upper hand- as democrats thought in 2016- get too cocky. Pro-lifers in government are probably focusing on patting their backs and congratulating themselves instead of realizing they’re not winning yet and how this could backfire if they’re not smart about it.

[SouthernIslander]

You think Barack Obama is an extreme liberal? I think if you look up the phrase “moderate centrist” you’d find his picture.

Most likely.
Trump only became president because those angry at Obama’s extreme liberalism wanted to turn things around. By Obama’s second term it was obvious the next President was going to be a Republican unless Democrats cane put with a seriously good candidate or someone more moderate. They didn’t. They screwed up by having their front runners be “more of the same”-Hillary and “one step to communism”-Sanders. That divided the democratic vote and sent many democrats into voting independent. It’s also common that those who think they have an upper hand- as democrats thought in 2016- get too cocky. Pro-lifers in government are probably focusing on patting their backs and congratulating themselves instead of realizing they’re not winning yet and how this could backfire if they’re not smart about it.

I don't think Obama was extreme liberal either.

[Carpy]

It was a bad move to counter the extremes we are seeing abortion heading.

[mommy_jules]

One can hope. I'm mean at least that would be something good coming of this bill. What we need is better leadership in this state and better voter turnout...maybe this bill will help motivate more people to vote and get more women involved in politics. There are at least 3 marches planned in the coming days to protest the bill.

[Billie.jeens]

Knowing that abortionists, especially PP, have targeted the AA community - that's just weird.

One can hope. I'm mean at least that would be something good coming of this bill. What we need is better leadership in this state and better voter turnout...maybe this bill will help motivate more people to vote and get more women involved in politics. There are at least 3 marches planned in the coming days to protest the bill.

[Francee89]

He’s right. Someone should ask Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock how well their comments on abortion and rape played out electorally for them.

[Deleted User 1074]

It was a bad move to counter the extremes we are seeing abortion heading.

even though I am pro-life I kinda agree. Also, I think Kavanaugh made it known he wouldn't vote to over turn Roe v. wade.

but overall, I think the dem's open borders stance, abortion on demand til birth stance, and socialism will be even more energizing for Trump's base and independents.