IN THE STATES: Dems Slam GOP Work to Overturn Roe, Ban Abortion
June 27, 2022
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Democratic state parties, local elected officials, and Democratic candidates across the country blasted the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Republicans’ decades-long efforts to strip Americans of their reproductive rights and ban abortion, even in cases of rape and incest.
Here’s a look at some of the local coverage of Democrats calling out Republicans for their MAGA anti-choice agenda:
In Arizona:
- AZ Republic: ‘You cannot sit this one out’: Arizona Democrats urge voters to take action, defend abortion rights
- Telemundo Arizona: Demócratas explican por qué consideran que el fallo de la Corte Suprema afecta a las minorías
- AZ Central: Ariz. Democrats, Planned Parenthood react to Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade
- ABC15: Arizona leaders, groups react to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
- Blog for Arizona: Arizona Legislative Democrats Condemn Overturn of Roe v Wade
In Florida:
- Local 10: Democrats join Fort Lauderdale protest after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
- Florida Politics: Tampa Bay officials protest, react to Roe v. Wade decision
- WPBF: South Florida demonstrations take place after Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade
In Georgia:
- WSBTV: GA Democrats Call Out Republicans’ Dangerous Anti-choice Agenda
- The Atlanta Journal Constitution: Abortion ruling likely shifts focus of Georgia 2022 campaigns
- GPB: Georgia Democrats outraged, Republicans cheer as Supreme Court guts abortion rights
- Georgia Recorder: Georgia officials, groups mobilize for abortion rights fight
In Michigan:
- CBS News: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vows to “fight like hell” to prevent 1931 abortion ban from becoming law
- MLive: Gov. Whitmer, AG Nessel condemn Roe decision, work to stop Michigan abortion ban
- Detroit Free Press: Nessel calls Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe ‘a dangerous precedent’
- The Detroit News: Whitmer, Nessel vow to continue abortion rights fight; conservatives hail high court ruling
- WWJ: ‘This is some bull—:’ Michigan Legislative Black Caucus offers scathing response to U.S. Supreme Court decision
In Minnesota:
- CBS Minnesota: “How dare they?”: Minnesota leaders react to abortion ruling
- Duluth News Tribune: Hundreds of abortion rights supporters rally at Minneapolis federal courthouse
- SC Times: Over 100 people gather in St. Cloud to protest Roe v. Wade reversal, spark change
- Star Tribune: Roe decision sets up Minnesota fight over abortion access
In Nevada:
- 8 News Now: ‘This is not just a woman’s issue,’ Planned Parenthood, Democratic lawmakers speak out after Roe v. Wade overturned
- Fox 5: Attorney General Aaron Ford reacts to Supreme Court ruling
- 3 News: What’s next for Nevada following Roe v. Wade decision
In New Hampshire:
- InDepthNewHampshire: Reaction Is Forceful in N.H. To U.S. Supreme Court Overturning Abortion Rights
- WMUR: New Hampshire political leaders react to decision to overturn constitutional right to abortion
- New Hampshire Bulletin: State Democrats call for special legislative session to codify Roe
In North Carolina:
- Charlotte Observer: ‘Loudly and clearly.’ How Supreme Court’s abortion ruling could affect NC Senate race
- The News & Observer: Cheri Beasley speaks about fall of Roe v. Wade
- Fox Carolina: NC Governor says Roe v. Wade decision ‘tragically ripped away’ women’s rights
- WRAL: NC Senate candidates emphasize abortion differences
In Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Capiutal-Star: Voters ‘have the final word’ in protecting abortion rights, Biden says
- Bucks County Courier: Philadelphia rallies highlight Dems hope to harness outrage, sadness after abortion ruling
- WHYY: Democratic candidate Josh Shapiro rallies for abortion rights in Philly, as Pa. governor’s race stakes heighten
- WFMZ: Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro holds ‘rally to defend abortion rights’ in Philadelphia
- WGAL: Abortion is key issue in race for Pennsylvania governor
In Wisconsin:
- Madison.com: Roe v Wade decision takes center stage at Wisconsin Democratic Party convention
- WKBT: Roe v Wade Is On The Ballot
- WAOW: Lawmakers Speak Out on Abortion Rights
- WISC: WI Dem Convention – Rally for Roe
- ABC Milwaukee: WisDems Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade
In Virginia:
- Patch: VA Democrats Condemn Supreme Court’s ‘All-Out Assault’ On Women
- WRIC: VIDEO: Virginia Democrats deliver remarks on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade ruling
- WVTF: Virginia Democrats say they’ll resist Republicans’ announced plans to limit abortion in the Commonwealth
- Richmond Times-Dispatch: WATCH NOW: Abortion advocates hold press conference in Virginia’s Capitol Square
- NBC 12: Richmond Mayor Stoney, abortion rights activists react to Roe v. Wade ruling