Nearly three decades ago, when Democratic Louisiana Gov. Edwards, who has repeatedly bucked national party leaders on abortion rights, is about to do it again. A rarity in his party, Edwards' anti-abortion stance provokes angry outcries on social media from Democratic voters and disappointment within the party's broader ranks across the country. This year's so-called heartbeat bill, sponsored by Democratic state Sen. John Milkovich, has received little public opposition from lawmakers as it steadily advances. "There were moderate Republicans who supported abortion rights because they felt there was a right to privacy and places where government should not go."

Source: ABC News May 17, 2019 19:15 UTC