Paul V McNutt
Banned
The Robert Bork timeline reminded me of this TL i wrote for Different Worlds on August 4, 2007
1982:
Lewis Powel decides to retire after 10 years on the Supreme Court.
Vice President Bush casts the tie breaking vote to confirm Robert Bork as Powel´s replacement.
1992:
Bork´s opinion in the PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHEASTERN PA. v. CASEY case declares there is no constitutional right to have an abortion. Justices White, Scalia and Thomas as well as Chief Justice Rhenquist sign Bork´s opinion. Justice Souter and O Conner write concurring opinions upholding the Pennsylvania law but reaffirming Row vs. Wade. Justice Blackmun reads his angry dissent from the bench. Justice Stevens signs on the Blackmun´s view.
Democratic candidates for state legislature use protecting a women´s right to choose a winning issue.
Later 1990s:
No state outlaws abortion, most however adapt restrictions such as bans on partial birth abortions and requiring parental consent for minors.
2007:
Abortion has little effect on national politics, as abortion is a state matter.
1982:
Lewis Powel decides to retire after 10 years on the Supreme Court.
Vice President Bush casts the tie breaking vote to confirm Robert Bork as Powel´s replacement.
1992:
Bork´s opinion in the PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHEASTERN PA. v. CASEY case declares there is no constitutional right to have an abortion. Justices White, Scalia and Thomas as well as Chief Justice Rhenquist sign Bork´s opinion. Justice Souter and O Conner write concurring opinions upholding the Pennsylvania law but reaffirming Row vs. Wade. Justice Blackmun reads his angry dissent from the bench. Justice Stevens signs on the Blackmun´s view.
Democratic candidates for state legislature use protecting a women´s right to choose a winning issue.
Later 1990s:
No state outlaws abortion, most however adapt restrictions such as bans on partial birth abortions and requiring parental consent for minors.
2007:
Abortion has little effect on national politics, as abortion is a state matter.