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I thought this was an interesting theory on the contraceptive issue. Of course the administration knew this issue would cause a firestorm. President Obama truly believes women have the right to control their own bodies. But choosing this battle now could benefit him in another way. It might fire up younger voters especially women. In the 2008 election, President Obama garnered support from 66% of younger voters. The President's approval rating with this group now is only 50%. There are few issues that get young women more incensed that the contraception issue.
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"They’ve got to get young people jazzed up, and there are very few issues that get young women more jazzed up than contraception.”
Yeah I really hate the phrase "11th dimensional chess" when referring to political strategy, but conservatives are getting seriously played on this issue without realizing it. The fight over birth control in Mississippi last year showed how crazy things are getting in the anti-women crowd. Ten years ago it would've been unthinkable they'd go from attacking abortion to attacking contraception, but here we are.
Adults, don't make me laugh here. The only thing they did, was caved in to the pressure around them, on this issue, which was starting to heat up.
Nothing to do with being an adult, this W.H. please! as usual with this W.H. lets apease them for now, and then!
And there is this thing coming up called an ELECTION, like this has nothing what so ever to do with that at all!
And this is one reason that the Republican party will not win the election next November........... The complete failure to have any kind of negotiation or adjustments in their decission making. Americans have now the lowest opinion of Congress EVER and this is because of Republican intransigence. This "holier than thou" attitude is now wearing thin with most Americans and this Birth control circus will come back to bite the right and the church in the Butt. Obama has once again shown he IS the adult in the room and listens, this is why he is a far better President than ANY of the Nominees in the GOP at the moment ......... Even the Republican voters can't decide which one is worse.
Again, WTH does birth control have to do with health care?!?! Pay for it your damn self. This should NOT be covered by insurance
But Viagra is ok ?
Birth Control is extremely important to the health of the nation as it prevents many unwanted pregnancies leading to neglected sick babies being treated every day in America
But Viagra is ok ?
Birth Control is extremely important to the health of the nation as it prevents many unwanted pregnancies leading to neglected sick babies being treated every day in America
Don't forget the non-pregnancy related things birth control helps with.
I thought this was an interesting theory on the contraceptive issue. Of course the administration knew this issue would cause a firestorm. President Obama truly believes women have the right to control their own bodies. But choosing this battle now could benefit him in another way. It might fire up younger voters especially women. In the 2008 election, President Obama garnered support from 66% of younger voters. The President's approval rating with this group now is only 50%. There are few issues that get young women more incensed that the contraception issue.
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"They’ve got to get young people jazzed up, and there are very few issues that get young women more jazzed up than contraception.”
Coming right on the heels of the SGK/PP flare-up, women, young and old, were already in a fighting mood.
I agree that it definitely puts the president on the right side with regard to women's healthcare issues.
For all those still trying to pretend that this infringes or infringed on religious freedom, one of the great things about this country is that we are free FROM religion as well.
When people start to feel that they must be compelled to follow religious strictures in places of public accomodation, there will be some serious backlash and it will not be from just those who do not share a particular faith.
Again, WTH does birth control have to do with health care?!?! Pay for it your damn self. This should NOT be covered by insurance
Well isn't Viagra cover by insurance. Why should that be covered and not birth control. Besides a lot of women take birth control for a variety of health issues.
Hey now, I wasn't implying anything, especially at you
My bad. We cool.
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Besides a lot of women take birth control for a variety of health issues.
