Sen. Graham tried to introduce a bill that would ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy, except in limited circumstances. But within hours, fellow Republicans attacked the bill as a distraction that divides the GOP.
WASHINGTON — It only took hours for fellow Republicans to trash Sen. Lindsey Graham's 15-week national abortion ban bill Tuesday.
Graham introduced his bill, which would ban abortion after 15 weeks in most cases, just eight weeks before the midterm elections, and at a time when some Republican candidates have been racing to distance themselves from their own past positions on abortion. Collins refused to comment on the political wisdom of Graham filing his legislation in the foreground of the midterms.
Some Republicans were more circumspect, arguing that it remains to be seen whether Graham's bill gives more to Republicans or Democrats.
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