After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the politics of abortion access have roiled races even in deeply conservative parts of the country.
Cara Mund poses for a photo in front of the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D. on Aug. 10, 2022.In November, there won't be a Democrat running against incumbent GOP Rep. Kelly Armstrong for North Dakota's sole congressional seat.
A victory for political newcomer Mund against the well-funded, two-term Armstrong -- switching the seat from a Republican lawmaker to an independent -- would be seen as a win, even as state Democrats insist they will have no role supporting her."This cycle isn't really the cycle for pro-life Democrats," the state's party chairman, Patrick Hart, told ABC News. "We had a long talk about viability, and in the end, Mark decided to drop out of the race.
A few hours later, Haugen said that he received a call from North Dakota's former Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy. Shortly after that, he said, he was contacted by the state's former Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad.Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Hart said Democrats do not plan on supporting Mund and do not plan on putting up another candidate in the race."I'm saddened because there will not be a Democratic-NPL candidate on the ballot. If we are going to rebuild the two party system in Red States like North Dakota we need to run Democratic-NPL candidates.
Haugen also said there was talk of Evan McMullin, a former GOP congressional staffer and supporter of abortion access running as an independent Senate candidate in Utah against Republican incumbent Mike Lee.In his conversations with others in his party, Haugen said, "They brought up the [Supreme Court's] Dobbs decision, because I'm pro-life and what's happened across the vote in Kansas recently." Raising that issue surprised him, he said.
"I think there's the silent majority that just didn't feel empowered, it didn't feel like we'll be represented," Mund said. "It's still an uphill battle. But it's not an impossible battle. And especially after Kansas, after Alaska, don't be surprised if there's a big 'Roe-vember.'" "I think like a lot of us that were studying thought … now what happens on the bar exam when the Supreme Court has overturned precedent and everything we've studied for?" she said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Margot Robbie looks distressed hours after leaving Cara Delevingne’s houseThe visibly upset “Barbie” star appeared to wipe away tears on her way to LAX, one week after Delevingne’s erratic airport behavior sparked concern.
Read more »
Troubled Cara Delevingne attended Burning Man during COVID breakoutConcerns about the British model’s health have grown in recent weeks, particularly after she was seen behaving erratically at a Los Angeles airport after leaving Burning Man.
Read more »
White House pressed on relationship with China amid US land purchases, support for PutinThe White House was asked on Wednesday about their relationship with China, after Chinese purchases of land in North Dakota and elsewhere and the country's Russia ties.
Read more »
California debuts website to help women access abortion servicesGov. Gavin Newsom debuted the state's new abortion services website meant to help protect and promote abortion access for people living in and outside of California.
Read more »