Republican candidates for Congress are hoping that a tough stance on crime will make inroads with suburban women upset over the Supreme Court's overturning of abortion protections.
Fox News senior correspondent Laura Ingle on a new poll which shows Americans favor Republicans to handle crime in a 'post Labor Day pivot' on 'America Reports.'through the midterm election
"The [Biden] administration's handling of the border crisis makes Democrats even more vulnerable on crime," said Colin Strother, a Democratic political strategist."This is the GOP's Hail Mary with suburban women — hoping to convince them that taking away their basic human right to healthcare is a fair swap for the same tough-on-crime message they've used for 60 years.
"Everyone wants to feel safe in their communities, wants to have their children be able to play outside without any issues," said Brendan Steinhauser, a Republican consultant who has worked on several high-profile campaigns."The Supreme Court striking down Roe definitely energized Democrats and suburban women, but I don't know if that trumps being able to walk down a street without being victimized by crime."GOP candidates appear to agree.
Since winning the Republican primary in June, Oz has made crime the explicit focus of his campaign. Oz has been quick to paint his Democratic opponent as weak on violent felons. Recent polls show Oz's efforts gaining steam and the contest narrowing significantly.
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