Republican National Committee boss Ronna McDaniel debated with CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday about the GOP’s position on abortion, while calling for a recalibration of messaging.
During a discussion on CNN’s “State of the Union” about the GOP’s setback in Tuesday’s off-elections, McDaniel slammed Democrats’ stance on late-term abortion, prompting a rebuff from Bash.
“We now know, through science over the past 50 years, that babies feel pain because their lives are taken at 15 weeks,” McDaniel claimed.
“Why do Democrats keep doubling at 39 weeks, 38 weeks?”
Bash countered that “most Democrats” do not support abortion during pregnancy, and asserted that if such a procedure occurs during that time, it usually “means something is wrong.”
“That’s the life of a mother, which is the exception, but there are states — five or six — that have it at 39 weeks,” McDaniel countered, referring to the handful of states, plus Washington DC, that allow unterminated abortions. restrictions.
Ronna McDaniel encouraged the Republican Party to play up the tough stance Democrats have taken on abortion. AP
“If we don’t support that, let’s come to this consensus position,” he added.
Republicans have been reeling from off-year election losses in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and elsewhere.
Ohio marks the seventh state in a row where the anti-abortion cause lost on the ballot initiative since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
“I’m a suburban woman, I get this,” quips McDaniel.
McDaniel said he believes abortion is a big hurdle for Republicans on Tuesday — and urged candidates to rework their message.
He cited Virginia state Senate contender Danny Diggs airing an ad featuring his daughter defending a 15-week abortion ban as an example of wisdom Republicans should adopt.
Voters overwhelmingly backed a referendum in Ohio to keep abortion rights in the state Constitution.AP
But Bash wonders if the Republican stance on abortion is really the problem, rather than the messaging.
“Why don’t Republicans just see that this saying is on the wrong side of this policy?” asked Bash.
“I think the limit of common sense is where the country is,” McDaniel replied. “I think most Americans think that there should be limits when we know, babies feel pain.”
RNC bosses have refused to crack down on Republicans who are pursuing restrictions beyond 15 weeks, arguing that candidates are gauging their own states and constituencies.
McDaniel has discouraged Republicans from ignoring the abortion issue and urged them to fight back, lamenting how Democrats are significantly outspending them on the airwaves.
Vivek Ramaswamy calls for new leadership at RNC following last week’s election defeat.AP
The GOP’s lackluster performance prompted finger-pointing and scapegoating, especially from biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy — something McDaniel has ignored, noting that the RNC specializes in national races, not local races.
He shared his frustration with the Republicans’ lackluster showing last week, but stressed that the RNC has limitations.
“RNC builds roads. All candidates drive on it, you need good candidates and good roads to reach your destination,” he said.
Dana Bash pressed Ronna McDaniel about her beliefs about the Republican Party’s strategy on abortion.AP
When asked about his thoughts on former President Donald Trump being the party’s standard bearer despite 91 pending criminal charges against him, McDaniel downplayed the risks of nominating a convicted felon.
“As the chairman of the party, I will support the choice of the voters and yes if they choose Donald Trump. Voters see this and they think there is a two-tier justice system,” he said.
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