# Senate Democrats' abortion vote shows they are determined to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [February 27, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-democrats-abortion-vote-shows-they-are-determined-to-snatch-defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory/830269 "2019-02-27T02:10:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-democrats-abortion-vote-shows-they-are-determined-to-snatch-defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory/830269/50 "2019-03-01T03:58:00Z")

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I guess you better get ready to be even more contemptuous, because I am not moved by the scenario you lay out. In my view, it’s not up to the parents at that point. Moreover, I am virtually certain that most voters would agree with me. So just be contemptuous of the voters you want on your side, and see how that works out. :rolleyes:

ETA: Even if I did believe the consequences would be unfortunate for a small number of families, they can get over it; whereas in many cases the people who are harmed when Republicans repeatedly win presidential elections and control Congress might not be able to get over it.

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