Will Republicans Run on Abortion or Run Away From It?

William Saletan: “In surveys of the midterm electorate, I’ve found lots of evidence that Dobbs triggered a backlash against Republicans.”

“But I can’t find evidence that the DeSantis 15-week position is relatively safe. Among Republican governors who ran for re-election in 2022, surveys show no apparent relationship between the time frame of a state’s abortion restrictions and the magnitude of the backlash.”