The vice president plans to meet with abortion providers and staff members in Minneapolis, a striking political move that shows how assertive Democrats have grown on the issue.

The appearance at a health center will be the latest leg in a nationwide tour by Ms. Harris, who has emerged as the most outspoken defender of abortion rights in the administration. While White House officials say they have largely reached the limits of their power to protect abortion rights, the issue has emerged as a linchpin of their re-election strategy.

    • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
      15·
      9 months ago

      First time a President or Vice President has openly visited an abortion clinic. It makes a very clear statement about her (and the Democrats) political position, and is an important part of politicking.

      • Zuberi 👀@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        22·
        9 months ago

        Gotcha, thanks for the answer. Isn’t it already assumed anybody to the left of R is pro-choice though? Why show this to a base that already understood their stance?

        • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
          6·
          9 months ago

          It is not. There is a history of the Democrats including people who are anti-abortion within their tent.

          • Zuberi 👀@lemmy.dbzer0.com
            2·
            9 months ago

            I kinda think if they actually cared they would have codified Roe during his free reign no? This feels more like a bargaining chip than anything, same as the random pot seminar.