OLYMPIA, Wash. – Democrats have been for the past several months. Meanwhile, both former President Donald Trump and gubernatorial candidate are trying to pivot toward the center on reproductive issues.
Democrats have framed the GOP’s position on abortion in a post-roe context as fundamentally dangerous to women’s health.
“Republicans will stop at nothing to control women’s bodies and lives. Democrats are doing everything we can to restore women’s reproductive freedom,” Senator Patty Murray (D) said via social media on Saturday.
Republican leaders are trying to move away from that image on a state and national level.
Reichert, who has if elected governor of Washington, posted a video on social media featuring a woman who says she is pro-choice and voting for him.
“I would like people to know I’m pro-choice and I’m supporting Dave Reichert,” the woman said.
The does not have a consistent history of supporting abortion rights, as he voted for a national abortion ban while serving in the US Congress during the Trump Administration. The former president is also attempting to distance himself from that abortion ban proposal.
“My Administration will be great for women and their reproductive rights,” Trump said on Truth Social Friday.
It is a notable change from just two years ago, when Trump took a victory lap following the US Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority
Democrats are hoping that voters will be turned-off by proposals to completely ban abortion in and are continuing to argue that the GOP constitutes a threat to reproductive health.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson has repeatedly challenged Reichert on abortion via social media.
“Dave…why did you vote three times for a nationwide abortion ban with criminal penalties for doctors that perform abortions that Washingtonians voted to protect? As a member of Congress you repeatedly inserted yourself between women and their doctors. You’ll do the same as Governor,” Ferguson said.
Ultimately, voters will decide which party they trust to deliver on healthcare issues during the upcoming November election.
