Ron DeSantis May Fall Into His Own Abortion Trap

Republican megadonors are pleading with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to not sign the six-week abortion ban headed to his desk. The bill would effectively end legal abortion in the state since most women don’t even know they’re pregnant at six weeks. The GOP’s smart money fears that such an extreme law would foreclose winning the presidency before he’s even announced he’s a candidate.

One year ago, DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban, “which is close to the sweet spot nationally,” says Republican pollster Whit Ayres, “but it may not be for (GOP) primary voters.” He can’t take on the Democrats and run for president without first getting through a primary electorate that is super charged on anti-abortion ideology.

This is a trap of his own making since DeSantis, with his eye on the primary contest, sought the more extreme legislation and has said he will sign it. In a post-Roe world, isn’t a Republican asking for trouble when they seek the presidency with such a radical position on abortion?

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