Bring it on

Bull Moose thinks that an overreach by the Religious Right could be a serious negative to the Republican Party. A reversal of Roe V Wade would have little actual impact in much of the country but would eliminate the main cultural issue the Republicans have been using the last few years. In addition it could tear the Republican Party itself apart.

But, don't think for a moment that the country is prepared for a radical shift in the cultural correlation of forces. For instance, if a Supreme Court actually negated Roe v. Wade, that could potentially be devastating to the elephant. First, it would not outlaw abortion, the ruling would only return the issue to the states where it would be made legal in most of the country. Second, it would energize the Democratic base and force it to build a grass roots network to defend abortion. Third, and most important, it would precipitate a huge split in the Republican Party. The center would no longer hold - social moderates would be at war with the social conservative base of the party.

The Moose says bring on the "culture war" it's a war the Republicans will end up losing.