Leaked draft abortion opinion throws bombshell into midterms

The leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade could mark a seismic change in the national political landscape, giving Democrats an opportunity to shift their midterm strategy in what is expected to be a brutal election year.

Liberals at the state and federal level are rushing to harness the anger and energy of abortion rights supporters while candidates across the spectrum are retooling their messaging that until Monday night was expected to focus on economic issues such as inflation.