"Arizona Republicans Face Backlash Over Controversial Abortion Ban"

The Arizona Supreme Court's ruling that the 1864 near-total abortion ban is still enforceable has put Republicans in a tough spot as they distance themselves from the decision, with past statements coming back to haunt them. This ruling is seen as political poison for Republicans in a swing state, potentially impacting the upcoming presidential election. Candidates like Kari Lake and Dave Schweikert are facing scrutiny for their past comments on the issue, while the decision may also fuel efforts to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution through a ballot initiative.