Politically, it would be a smart move in that respect. But, as albaby mentioned, it would inflame a large portion of their base. So, not without political hazards. (On the other hand, where are the vangies gonna go? Join the Dem party? I highly doubt that.) From an election/campaign standpoint, the Reps should probably blunt that weapon that the Dems will used to bludgeon them. But I don't think they can (or will).

It's an intractable morass if you try to legislate when abortion is or is not acceptable. Which is why no one should try. There are thousands, or millions, of scenarios they would have to try to cover. Best to leave it to the woman and her doctor. They know her situation best, and what is her best option.

Although albaby disagrees with me, I still think the 13th Amendment (as written) would apply. While the authors didn't have abortion in mind, they used the phrase "forced servitude". If that's not a woman carrying an unwanted fetus to term, I don't know what is. She is being forced to service the fetus to the advantage of the fetus, and potentially at her peril.