On the GOP and the ‘Hood

Planned Parenthood, that is.

PP is an issue that divides the Reactionaries and the PBPs.   The former loathe abortion unconditionally because it eliminates a necessary sanction on immoral sexual behavior;  the latter are more or less indifferent to the moral elements of abortion, but see the “War on Women” as a tactical mistake that may ultimately cost them the election and deprive them of tax cuts, deregulation, etc.

The Reactionaries are clearly getting restless.  As noted in a previous post, the PBPs have reaped almost all of the practical benefits from the PBP/Reactionary coalition.  Look for the Reactionaries to fight for a government shutdown over this issue on October 1, and for the PBPs to make a deal with the Democrats to avoid the shutdown, as usual.  That will lead to even greater conflict among the GOP presidential candidates, and more excitement at the debates.