Giuliani's federalism isn't weak for the reasons Ambinder gives.
It is fake because it contradicts his support for Roe. By touting federalism, pro-lifers are supposed to
take heart that he would promote policies or legal interpretations
that would enable some states to restrict abortion. But if he still
supports Roe, or at
least think it is a legitimate conclusion under any theory of
robust federalism, his federalism rings hollow. His continued
support for Roe and federal funding of
abortion reveals his "federalism" talk as a wink and a nod.
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