For the past several years, Senator Lindsey Graham has been a vocal advocate for restricting abortion access. He has consistently introduced legislation aimed at banning abortion at various stages of pregnancy, including at 20 weeks.
However, in the wake of the Supreme Court‘s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which returned the issue of abortion rights to the states, Graham has taken a different approach.
Despite his past efforts and his promise to introduce new legislation to ban abortion at 15 weeks following the Supreme Court’s ruling, Graham has not yet proposed the legislation.
Lindsey Graham (Credits: CNBC)
This behavior change comes as Democrats have performed well in recent elections and voters in various states have shown strong support for protecting abortion access.
Graham’s decision to hold off on introducing the legislation may be strategic, as he may be waiting for a more opportune moment to advance his agenda. It’s also possible that he is reconsidering his approach in light of the changing political landscape and the strong public support for abortion rights.
Regardless of his reasons, Graham’s decision not to move forward with the legislation represents a significant shift in his approach to the issue. It remains to be seen whether he will eventually introduce the legislation or if he will continue to prioritize other issues.
