Schumer: Roe v. Wade Is Part of ‘Fabric of American Life,’ Endangered by Kavanaugh

Schumer: Roe v. Wade Is Part of ‘Fabric of American Life,’ Endangered by Kavanaugh (The Washington Free Beacon)

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) called the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion part of the "fabric of American life" during a podcast interview Thursday.

Schumer and Senate Democrats are trying to block the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, with progressive critics charging he will endanger women's right to abortion. If confirmed, Kavanaugh would replace Anthony Kennedy, who voted with the liberal side of the court on social issues.

On Marist Poll's "Poll Hub" podcast, one of Schumer's interviewers said their polling showed a strong consensus of support for Roe vs. Wade but also support for some restrictions on abortion. However, she said the balance of the court with Kavanaugh's potential confirmation didn't "resonate as a motivating factor" for voters, even young Democrats.