Opinion: A pair of pro-life Senate Republicans voted with Democrats to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban. Is anybody buying that performance?
Arizona Republic
The right to an abortion in Arizona is hanging by a thread — one held up by a pair of pro-life Republican senators.
Just two years ago, Sens. Shawnna Bolick and T.J. Shope were co-sponsors of a 15-week abortion bill that explicitly left the territorial abortion ban on the books, to come roaring back should Roe v. Wade be overturned.
“This act does not repeal, by implication or otherwise, section 13-3603,” their bill said, referring to the 1864 near total abortion ban.
On Wednesday, the pair joined with Senate Democrats to try to repeal the 19th century law they supported just two years ago.
If you’re feeling whiplash, you’re not alone.
If you suspect you’re watching a finely choreographed performance, you’re also not alone.
Bolick touted her pro-life stance in February
After last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling that revived that 1864 abortion ban, Bolick and Shope wasted no time in calling for a repeal of that abortion ban they supported in 2022.