Spartanburg, SC ( Associated Press) – Former Vice President Mike Pence Appreciating the gist of a leaked draft opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court may be ready to overturn the landmark case legalizing abortion nationwide, predicting that the decision will lead to anti-abortion in midterm elections across the country. Can make a favorable impression on the candidates.
“I hope and pray that the Supreme Court’s draft opinion will become part of the law of the land and return the question of abortion to the states and the American people,” Pence said. “I have no doubt that the women and men who stand for public office at every level, who have taken a strong stand for the unborn and the sanctity of life, will have a positive impact, especially at the state level.”
Pence spoke Thursday night at Benefit Carolina Pregnancy Center, a crisis pregnancy center in Spartanburg, part of conservative Upstate South Carolina. Prior to his remarks, he visited the mobile ultrasound unit of the organization.
Earlier this week, a draft opinion was leaked to Politico. suggested that the US Supreme Court might be ready to overturn the historic 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. This is his second visit to the early voting state in a week that will hold the key to Pence’s support among white Evangelical Christian voters.
A decision to end the row would lead to a ban on abortion in nearly half of the country and could have huge implications for this year’s elections. But it’s not clear whether the draft represents the court’s final word on the matter – opinions often change in ways big and small in the drafting process.
The issue of abortion has long been a focal point of Pence’s political career, dating back to his days in Congress and as governor of Indiana. He has spent months since the end of the Trump administration trying to position himself as a conservative who may be fond of his white Evangelical Christian base, as well as Trump supporters and Trump’s policies, but not his nerds. genre.
As he mounts a potential presidential bid, Pence builds a post-White House operation that includes a political advocacy group, delivering speeches, fundraising, and bolstering relationships that could help him, should he by 2024. Run option should be selected.
“The governors, state legislators, at every level, if they have an opinion on this draft of the Supreme Court, will now have their opinion on the issue of life in their individual states,” Pence said on Thursday. “And I have a sense, as the nation moves more and more towards recognizing the sanctity of life, that they will seek out women and men who are ready to stand without regret for this year and life.” years to come.”
This is Pence’s second visit in a week to the state, where the South holds its first presidential election. Pence spoke in opening practice on Saturday at Columbia International University, sharing the story of his personal faith and telling Christian school graduates that “the antidote to canceling culture is freedom, so decide here and now that you will live as free men and women, and Will defend the freedom that generations of Americans have struggled to defend.”
During that visit, CIU President Mark Smith, who served as confidence adviser to the Trump White House, said he felt “Pence saved our country by refusing to reverse the election on January 6th.”
“I asked him, ‘How did you do that? Smith said. “I won’t betray his words, but I’ll let you know that character comes.”
It will be important for South Carolina should Pence seek a presidency in 2024, with a large contingent of white evangelical conservative voters. Last year, Pence chose South Carolina as the scene of his first public speech since leaving the Trump administration, addressing a fundraiser. For an Orthodox Christian non-profit.
On Thursday, Pence told a crowd of more than 1,000 that supporting organizations like the Carolina Pregnancy Center, which advises and provides support to women against seeking abortions, need to continue their financial support.
“I think we’re going to see more and more states see greater commitment to providing support for women facing distressed pregnancies,” Pence said. “I truly believe that, when the moment comes that the Supreme Court does its job, it is up to us to do ours.”
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