We know, I think, that Thomas, Alito and Barrett are a yes, on repeal

[question everything]

Roberts is probably a no and I would say that we were pleasantly surprised before by both Gorsuch and Kavanaugh. So, maybe..

Fingers crossed.

[SCantiGOP]

1. I think they find a way to punt

A decision that cripples the concept behind Roe v Wade but leaves the “when is a fetus viable” standard up in the air might be the accepted dodge.
I can’t think of a case where the court totally went against the wishes of 2/3 of the public.

[Polybius]

6. The vast majority of people think ending Roe will make abortions illegal in all 50 states

I think it would shift a bit once people find out that that is not the case, probably 55-45 in support of Roe.

[SCantiGOP]

12. I think it might be higher than 55%

If you include the “rape and incest” exception in the question.

[Tomconroy]

2. Just a guess but I think they may hold that the 15 week ban

Isn't an undue burden on a woman's right to an abortion and leave it at that.

[Polybius]

3. I think Roberts votes to repeal

When it comes to social issues, he's very conservative.

[question everything]

8. I don't think that he will want this as his legacy. And this is how his legacy

will be remembered, ignoring everything else including his tie breaking the ACA and same sex marriage.

[Polybius]

9. Roberts voted against same sex marriage, not for it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obergefell_v._Hodges

That tells me that he will vote against Roe. Every time he voted with liberals it wasn't on social issues.

[question everything]

17. Thanks. Forgot about Kennedy is his good days before he caved and resigned.

[RussBLib]

4. decision probably won't be announced till summer

but this court is odd

[jcgoldie]

5. If they are playing politics and not ideology...

The 3 yeses you mentioned are wingnut ideologues... the other 2 more likely to play conservative politics and realize that repealing roe will not be at all good for GOP in '22 elections...

[gab13by13]

7. Honestly, Barrett should recuse herself,

from her own statements.

[Polybius]

10. Then Sotomayor would have to too, since she is on record as supporting Roe

In reality, there shouldn't be any recusals on this.

[rso]

11. Roe

Given that a large majority of Americans support Roe, I am hoping that if Roe is overturned, it will be of great help to democrats in the midterms.

[Polybius]

13. I hope so too

The closer to the election that the decision is announced, the better.

[Shrek]

18. And so would Thomas

Since he already voted to overturn Roe in 1992.

[Scrivener7]

14. They're going to trash abortion rights. This is why I can't stand those who "weren't excited" by

Hillary.

[Torchlight]

15. It's not much of an upside, but if they do trash women's rights with this ruling

I think it will result in a big damn bloc of previously apathetic non-voters to hitting the polls for the mid-terms.



(but I'll reiterate: it's not much of an upside considering the scope and scale if the SC drops the ball on this)

[Scrivener7]

16. I hope you are right and we will at least get that benefit.