Why are most leading Republicans remaining quiet on the abortion pill ruling?

Democrats have been expressing their outrage following a federal judge's ruling against the FDA's approval of the commonly used abortion drug, Mifepristone. Despite Republicans making abortion rights a central topic in their politics for years, most seem to be keeping quiet, marking a significant difference from their triumphant reaction to the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade last year. Some Republicans suggest that they are now on the "wrong side" of abortion, as a growing list of elections indicates support for abortion access sways voters, both in red and blue states. Meanwhile, Democrats, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, have denounced the ruling. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi was the only Republican lawmaker who explicitly praised the decision, calling it "a victory for pregnant mothers and their unborn children." Former Vice President, Mike Pence, is among the few who have spoken out in favor of the ruling. The lack of response from most Republicans marks a significant change in their stance on abortion rights.

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