We will continue our normal format for today’s blog but, since the latest, breaking news about a leaked document from SCOTUS indicating they are poised to overturn both Roe v. Wade and Cassidy, much of today’s blog entries will focus on the fallout of their decision. Feel free to add any headlines we may have missed but make sure they are from credible sources.
President Biden/Biden Administration:
‘It concerns me a great deal that we’re gonna, after 50 years, decide that a woman does not have the right to choose’ — Pres. Biden comments on the Supreme Court possibly overturning Roe v. Wade and how it could affect many other rights for Americans pic.twitter.com/ocR6Ycr8IA
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) May 3, 2022
Fox News’ Peter Doocy: “Does the president know that DHS is putting together this Disinformation Governance Board?”
— The Recount (@therecount) May 2, 2022
WH Press Sec. Jen Psaki: “I’m not sure if this has been in your reporting yet, but this is a continuation of work that was done under the prior administration.” pic.twitter.com/kFbKcW9lYU
Congress:
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reacts to SCOTUS reportedly planning to overturn Roe v. Wade:
— The Recount (@therecount) May 3, 2022
“This is a dark and disturbing morning for America … If this report is accurate, the Supreme Court is poised to inflict the greatest restriction of rights in the past 50 years.” pic.twitter.com/wuKJkHLdbY
“We are going into election year … where women’s rights are going to be on the ballot … People who believe in choice are going to have to vote like they never voted before.”
— The Recount (@therecount) May 3, 2022
— Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reacts to SCOTUS reportedly getting ready to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/gRlWiM4GFO
“They want to turn this country into ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ … It’s a disgusting ruling, if that indeed turns out to be accurate reporting. Look, people need to organize.”
— The Recount (@therecount) May 3, 2022
— Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) reacts to SCOTUS reportedly getting ready to overturn Roe v. Wade pic.twitter.com/gZUidJjS0w
— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) May 3, 2022
SCOTUS:
Chief Justice Roberts Confirms the Draft:
JUST IN: SCOTUS confirms authenticity of leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, but says it doesn't represent a decision or final position of the court. Chief Justice John Roberts orders an investigation of the leak. pic.twitter.com/pi0DRhAphy
— CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) May 3, 2022
Alito lied, shocking:
So SCOTUS Alito's memo on overturning Roe v Wade,if true,I believe shows he lied during Senate conf hearings in 2006.
— Democracy1stAgain (@Democracy1stA) May 3, 2022
If Kavanaugh votes to overturn,he lied too.
NOW @SenatorCollins says they may have lied to her.(I bet she's"concerned"again) pic.twitter.com/mNPE9NxQxw
Elections/Voting/Campaigning:
Both OHIO!!! and Indiana have their primaries today. On the Republican side in Ohio, it’s pretty much a race to the bottom but that should shock no one:
It's Election Day in Ohio and Indiana, where voters will pick their party nominees in primary races ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Here are the key House primaries to watch in Ohio and Indiana https://t.co/R9DKtN2q4n
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 3, 2022
.@TimRyan may well be facing off against either @JDVance1 or @SethAMandel or as Trump calls one of them, JP MANDEL. Ohio is going to be ground zero in the fight between optimism and pessimism and between American freedom and divisive Fascism. @TimRyan needs help. Help him. Donate https://t.co/wluPrjJO7K
— Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) May 2, 2022
The Worst People in the World/The American Taliban Spew:
Last night’s stunning breach was an attack on the independence of the Supreme Court. By every indication, this was yet another escalation in the radical left’s ongoing campaign to bully and intimidate federal judges and substitute mob rule for the rule of law. pic.twitter.com/wvigWvPqm7
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) May 3, 2022
Sen. Mitch McConnell is blaming the ‘radical left’ for the leak of a draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court on abortion rights: ‘Americans cannot receive a fair trial if politicians … get a say in court’ 🤔 pic.twitter.com/KwuqC7y5nN
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) May 3, 2022
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) says he is “utterly horrified” the reported draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked from the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/WsEtmWFkek
— The Recount (@therecount) May 3, 2022
They want the narrative to be about the leak, but the American people on both sides don’t care about that. This is just bad instincts. Ted says “some left-wing law clerk” must’ve done it, and hopes they are “prosecuted and serves real jail time.” pic.twitter.com/wechOOZfnk
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 3, 2022
#SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/n10pN5eIsg
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) May 3, 2022
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) predicts there will be an “overreaction” by Democrats to SCOTUS threatening to overturn Roe v. Wade:
— The Recount (@therecount) May 3, 2022
“At the end of the day, you’re gonna see more Republicans in the United States Senate, not in spite of this, but because of it.” pic.twitter.com/bab5hr4Cdg
Mehmet Oz, the television-doctor-turned-GOP-Senate-candidate in Pennsylvania, issued a statement saying the draft decision is correct and "Roe was wrongly decided” https://t.co/lEAU39acuA pic.twitter.com/BZhX4xXXUB
— Bloomberg (@business) May 3, 2022
The Supreme Court & the DOJ must get to the bottom of this leak immediately using every investigative tool necessary.
— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) May 3, 2022
In the meantime, Roe was egregiously wrong from the beginning & I pray the Court follows the Constitution & allows the states to once again protect unborn life.
If this report is true, this is nothing short of a massive victory for life and will save the lives of millions of innocent babies.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 3, 2022
But while I continue to wait for the Supreme Court's ultimate opinion, I am appalled by the shocking breach of trust posed by this leak. 1/x
A Trip Down Memory Lane:
As always the GOP is projecting… feigning outrage about a leak that probably came from conservatives.
— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) May 3, 2022
What’s the saying- “Hell has no fury…”
Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh lied to US Senators! @SenatorCollins they lied to you! Help codify Roe now! pic.twitter.com/aFtn0El2HZ
Ya Think, Susan?!
As always the GOP is projecting… feigning outrage about a leak that probably came from conservatives.
— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) May 3, 2022
What’s the saying- “Hell has no fury…”
Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh lied to US Senators! @SenatorCollins they lied to you! Help codify Roe now! pic.twitter.com/aFtn0El2HZ
How Trump's three appointed SCOTUS justices — Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, & Neil Gorsuch — discussed Roe v Wade and abortion precedent during their Senate confirmation hearings. pic.twitter.com/InQfLA3S64
— The Recount (@therecount) May 3, 2022
