President Biden and Allies Rally Ahead of Second Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Overturn
ICARO Media Group
President Joe Biden and his allies are gearing up to commemorate the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This week, the Biden campaign is hosting over 50 events across the country to highlight the importance of reproductive rights and mobilize support among key voter blocs ahead of the upcoming election.
The events, scheduled until Monday, coincide with the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which struck down the federal legal right to an abortion. Biden's campaign has enlisted prominent surrogates, celebrities, and political figures to participate in these events to emphasize the urgency of protecting reproductive rights.
First lady Jill Biden will be actively involved, taking part in two "Women for Biden-Harris" events in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Vice President Kamala Harris is also expected to participate in two events, one in Arizona and another in Maryland, on Monday to mark the anniversary of the Dobbs decision. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will join a roundtable discussion and campaign rally in Michigan on Monday as well.
The White House has confirmed its intent to "commemorate" the anniversary, although specific details have not yet been released. This approach aligns with the campaign's strategy of prioritizing tangible issues that directly impact people's daily lives. As discussions around crises and candidates' age and fitness for office dominate the national conversation, the campaign believes that focusing on reproductive rights will resonate strongly with voters.
The Biden campaign has been using the issue of reproductive rights to mobilize support, particularly among young and female voters who are crucial to his reelection chances. Both Biden and Harris have highlighted the fact that former President Donald Trump boasted about shaping the conservative majority on the Supreme Court that ultimately overturned Roe. They have warned that another Trump term could lead to a nationwide abortion ban.
In recent months, Vice President Harris has embarked on a "fight for reproductive freedoms" tour, visiting states, including Florida and Arizona, where laws restricting women's access to abortion care have been passed or upheld. Harris stated, "We know how this all came about and who's to blame," referring to Trump's appointees to the Supreme Court. She emphasized that other reproductive rights could also be at risk with a conservative majority on the Court.
First lady Jill Biden has also been candid in her criticism of Trump's stance on women's healthcare. Speaking at an event in Atlanta in March, she strongly condemned Trump's actions, saying, "He spent a lifetime tearing us down and devaluing our existence... Now he's bragging about killing Roe v. Wade." She questioned how far he would go and when he would stop, asserting that he wouldn't.
Since the Supreme Court's decision in June 2022, nearly two dozen states have enacted restrictions or outright bans on abortion. These states have reported higher rates of maternal and infant mortality and increased economic insecurity. President Biden has warned that the appointment of additional conservative justices by Trump in the next four years could further erode personal liberties.
During recent fundraisers, President Biden addressed the possibility of Supreme Court vacancies, expressing concern about the current imbalance and the potential consequences. He referred to the Court as being "out of kilter," emphasizing the importance of the upcoming election in shaping the future of the judiciary.
As the nation approaches the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, President Biden and his allies are rallying behind the cause of protecting reproductive rights. By mobilizing public support and highlighting the potential ramifications of election outcomes on this issue, they aim to energize crucial voting blocs ahead of the November elections.