Democratic strategist James Carville expressed his agreement with former President Clinton’s statement that abortion should be “safe, legal, and rare” during an appearance on “Hannity” with Fox News host Sean Hannity. Carville argued that the number of abortions could be reduced through increased access to contraception.
He noted that, since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, the rate of abortions has reportedly increased. Carville remarked that he believes Roe v. Wade appropriately considered various rights across different trimesters.
In 2022, the Supreme Court reversed the nearly 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision, sparking a national discussion on abortion rights.
Hannity also inquired about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s legislation, which provides free menstrual products for students, with claims made about Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate’s desire to make these products available in boys’ restrooms. Carville responded strongly in favor of the provision, stating, “I think offering tampons to students is one of the best ideas I’ve ever heard.”
The law requires that menstrual products be accessible to all menstruating students in restrooms frequently used by those in grades 4 to 12, developed in collaboration with the school district.
Officials from Minnesota school districts clarified that menstrual products have not been placed in boys’ restrooms. They typically provide these products in girls’ restrooms, gender-neutral restrooms, or through school health offices.
Toya Stewart Downey, a spokesperson for Robbinsdale district, explained that free tampons and pads are available in gender-neutral and girls’ restrooms for students in grades 4 and above, in addition to being accessible from health staff. They confirmed that menstrual products are not available in boys’ bathrooms.
Hannity further challenged Carville on the terminology used to refer to migrants crossing the southern border. Carville stated that he does not believe in labeling any individual as “illegal,” suggesting that “undocumented” might be more appropriate, yet he expressed discomfort with the term “alien” for describing people.