Affirmation of Abortion Rights Is an Auspicious Sign for Democrats

Laws in the U.S. that place bans on abortion took a huge hit in a Kansas election yesterday, as voters in enormous numbers turned out to express their demands for a woman’s right to choose, in a referendum that won 65.3% to 34.7%.  For those unfamiliar with U.S. politics, Kansas is among the most conservative, most heavily Christian states in the country, meaning that women (and most men) everywhere heavily favor the protection of abortion under law.

Many say that Democrats have very little force behind whatever ideas they have, which may explain their poor results in opinion polls.  But at least Democrats aren’t trying to foist off some of the most oppressive and regressive policies conceivable on the American people. This really can’t be good for Republicans.