As Democrats emphasize their opposition to Dobbs v. Jackson and the restoration of Roe v. Wade for the 2024 presidential campaign, Republicans are largely steering clear of Supreme Court discussions. This marks a significant shift from previous elections, particularly when candidates heavily leveraged judicial issues. The article highlights missed opportunities for Republicans to expose the radical judicial philosophies of Democratic appointees, which could sway moderate voters. Key examples include controversial court decisions regarding racial preferences and public health powers that could shock the electorate if widely acknowledged.
In the post-Dobbs environment, few Republican campaigns were willing to go there.
Highlighting this radicalism could motivate even moderately liberal voters to support Republicans in order to prevent a left-wing takeover of the judiciary.
This reflects the attitudes of some Democratic politicians, who have engaged in hateful rhetoric against Asian Americans opposing racial preferences.
The Democratic appointees dissented, arguing that a public health agency somehow held such sweeping power.
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