That may mean pregnant Americans would should travel out of the U.S. to acquire an abortion.
He raised the potential for a national ban when asked within the interview if such a thing was “worthy of debate.”
If the draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito and published by Politico seems to be the ultimate decision, “that was the purpose,” McConnell said, “that it must be resolved a method or one other within the legislative process. So yeah, it’s possible,” he added, referring to a national ban on abortion.
McConnell indicated it’s “clear” that Republicans oppose abortion.
“With regard to the abortion issue, I believe it’s pretty clear where Senate Republicans stand,” McConnell told USA Today.
“And if and when the court makes a final decision, I expect everybody will probably be more definitive,” he added. “I don’t think it’s much secret where Senate Republicans stand on that issue.”