Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a series of interviews, stated that he does not see a path forward for a national abortion ban in the Senate, citing insufficient votes. McConnell refrained from expressing personal support for a proposed 15-week federal abortion ban with exceptions, during his appearance on Meet the Press. He emphasized that he is not advocating for any federal-level abortion restrictions at this time.
"Mitch McConnell says he doesn’t currently see a path forward for national abortion ban." (via @KarissaWaddick) https://t.co/CyAUTQtIW1
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he is not pushing for anything at the federal level for an abortion ban. https://t.co/kf5ySrLDw6
Mitch McConnell distances himself from national abortion ban, says it won’t clear the Senate https://t.co/fu76FvFyx9 https://t.co/qlSnopgsxq
Mitch McConnell refuses to say whether he supports a US national abortion ban https://t.co/MdBhvSIKIP
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not say whether he supports a 15-week federal ban on abortions, with exceptions, during an interview with @MeetThePress. https://t.co/SFH2CiN4aG
Mitch McConnell says on Meet the Press that he doesn't think a national abortion ban would have enough votes in the Senate but he refuses to say if he personally would vote for one https://t.co/VAZlMmmltp