Abortion rights triumph again in Ohio

Plus, what to know before Ivanka Trump takes the stand today [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Nov. 08, 2023 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [It's kind of amazing how spectacularly the GOP whiffed the Ohio abortion vote]( By Andrea Grimes Tuesday’s ["Yes” vote on Ohio’s Issue 1]( adds another tick in the “W” column for abortion rights, as anti-abortion forces have now lost every single time the people have been directly asked whether the government should be able to force us to stay pregnant against our will. It’s a tremendous relief: Ohioans have enshrined the right to access abortion and other essential reproductive care in their constitution, effectively [blocking the enactment of a six-week abortion ban]( that has been looming over Ohio families for years. [Ohioans United for Reproductive Freedom]( (OURF) deserve tremendous credit for making this happen. With Issue 1, the coalition overcame Republicans’ dogged determination to keep Buckeye State voters from advocating for their own bodily autonomy at the polls. The victory is all the sweeter given how hard GOP leaders — especially Gov. Mike DeWine, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Attorney General David Yost — worked to quash support for abortion rights. Looking back on their efforts provides a delightful opportunity to experience a little schadenfreude; indeed, it’s kind of amazing how spectacularly these guys whiffed the vote, considering how much money and power they had at their fingertips. This is a preview of Andrea Grimes' latest article. [Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [TERI CARTER]( [Why deep-red Kentucky re-elected its Democratic governor]( The signs of Andy Beshear winning a second term were there all along. [Read more.]( [CLARISSA-JAN LIM]( [5 essential things to know about the third Republican debate]( Five GOP presidential primary candidates will square off onstage in Miami, with front-runner Donald Trump opting to skip out once again. [Read more.]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [Georgia Republicans are at risk of losing their anti-Fani Willis weapon]( The state Supreme Court seems suspicious of its role in plans for a commission that could remove 'rogue' prosecutors. [Read more.]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Ketanji Brown Jackson just exposed the GOP court]( Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson effectively pointed out how dumb and dangerous this Second Amendment precedent is. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [MORNING JOE]( [Joe: Republicans keep losing in the age of Trump, and they don't care]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( [Trump's favorite child set to take the stand today]( [CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [Suspect 'cooperative' in homicide investigation after Jewish man dies following fall at protest]( Last night a great night for Ohioans, says House member [WAY TOO EARLY]( [Rep. Shontel Brown: Last night a great night for Ohioans](     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   Tonight, Rachel Maddow leads expert analysis following the next Republican debate. Rachel and team will discuss which of the qualifying candidates may have emerged as a viable challenger against former President Trump. Watch analysis of the next Republican debate, tonight at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   On Sunday, MSNBC Films presents “Serving in Secret,” the latest installment of “The Turning Point'' documentary series from executive producer Trevor Noah. The film traces the U.S. military’s long history of discrimination against the gay community and one couple’s personal journey for acceptance. Watch “Serving in Secret: Love, Country, and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Sunday at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)