Kresta in the Afternoon – November 9, 2022 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: November 9, 2022 Published in: Al Kresta

Why didn’t the “Red Wave” materialize? What’s next for pro-lifers after defeats in several states? What is the future of the GOP and Donald Trump? We get full midterm analysis with Carter Snead, Monica Miller and Frank Buckley.

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The Red Wave Doesn’t Come to Pass

In the days leading up to the midterms, many analysts were predicting a “Red Wave” that would give the Republican Party control of both houses of Congress and multiple Governorships. While the Senate and House could still swing to the Right, the Red Wave has not happened. We break down the results with Carter Snead with a look at how the Dobbs decision may have affected the races.

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The Fallout for Pro-Lifers

Pennsylvania: A Tale of 2 Caseys and the Death of a Pro-Life Catholic State

Pro-Life Pregnancy Resource Networks See Early Impacts of Dobbs, Amid Report of 6% National Abortion Decrease

de Nicola Center Fall Conference

carter snead — Carter Snead is the author of What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics. He directs the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, where he is also a Professor of Law and Concurrent Professor of Political Science. He's a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life and a Fellow of the Hastings Center.

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Proposal 3 Passes – What does that mean for the Pro-Life Movement?

With about 98% of the votes tallied, Proposal 3 has passed in Michigan with more than 56% of the vote. This is a major disappointment for the pro-life movement both locally and nationally, as Michigan was viewed as a bellwether state for the national attitude on abortion and pro-life laws. Monica Miller joins us to discuss what happens now.

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A Message of Hope from Bishop Boyea

Citizens for a Pro-Life Society

Abortion in 2022 midterms: How did the states vote?

Monica-Miller — Dr Monica Miller is the Director of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society and the author of many books including "The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church," “Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars” and “Theology of the Passion of the Christ" Check out prolifesociety.com

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What is Donald Trump’s Place in the GOP?

Donald Trump endorsed nearly 300 candidates in various midterm races and, so far, they have not performed well in races that were considered to be toss-ups. Meanwhile, candidates like Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida and Governor Brian Kemp in Georgia performed well. What is the future of Donald Trump’s place in the Republican Party? Frank Buckley weighs in.

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How Republicans can build on Trumpism and become the party of progressive conservatism

Republicans Can Be Right, Or They Can Be Happy

The Red Splish-Splash

Understanding the Underwhelming GOP Performance

Republicans beware — Don’t tolerate right-wing nuts the way Democrats tolerate left-wing crazies