Republicans have been reluctant to support Graham's ban, or they have even outright condemned it.
Republicans have been wary of polarizing the electorate on the issue of abortion following the end of Roe v. Wade, an upturning that has galvanized the Democratic party and Democratic voters.
Graham's ban, which allows more restrictive, pre-existing state laws on abortion to stay in place while superseding laws allowing the procedure after 15 weeks in more liberal states, would likely appeal to the most conservative Republicans. So far, only a couple of Republicans have officially expressed themselves in support of Graham's ban. These are Herschel Walker, Georgia'sand Politico that he supports the South Carolina senator's 15-week abortion ban, writing in a statement:"I am a proud pro-life Christian, and I will always stand up for our unborn children. I believe the issue should be decided at the state level, but I WOULD support this policy.
Questioned by CNN, Thune said he supported the 15-week abortion ban and that the legislation will give GOP candidates a"place to land" as
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