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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui
Reagan's primary concern at the time wasn't anti-Roe justices, but pro-Federalism justices. Reagan was probably more for states rights vs. federal power than he was anti-abortion. Recall that this was a time before US v. Lopez and US v. Morrison and the feds could basically do anything they wanted under the Commerce Clause. Reagan's first goal appeared to be to institute a New Federalism and give Rehnquist the justices he needed to do so.
Roe was secondary.
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Arguing that Roe should be overturned is great for conservative politicians. Actually overturning Roe would be a disaster.
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