Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake's evolving stance on abortion and the impact on upcoming elections

SOURCE npr.org
Republican Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake has softened her stance on abortion, reacting to backlash from her previous extreme views. Democrats like Rep. Ruben Gallego are critical of Lake's inconsistency on reproductive rights. Gallego aims to codify Roe v. Wade by eliminating the Senate's filibuster. Abortion rights are becoming a key issue in Arizona's upcoming elections.

Key Points

  • Kari Lake has softened her stance on abortion, moving away from extreme positions
  • Democrats are seizing on abortion as an opportunity to be proactive on the issue
  • Rep. Ruben Gallego aims to codify Roe v. Wade by eliminating the Senate's filibuster

Pros

  • Lake is now advocating for increased access to fertility treatment for women struggling to get pregnant
  • Abortion rights are becoming a key issue in Arizona's upcoming elections

Cons

  • Lake's past extreme views on abortion have sparked backlash and criticism
  • Democrats like Rep. Ruben Gallego question Lake's inconsistency on reproductive rights