Biden ‘Platitudes’ on Abortion Leave Supporters Wanting More

President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a quick reference to abortion in his State of the Union speech but disappointed activists by not offering a clear plan to guarantee access to the service.

“Congress must restore the right the Supreme Court took away last year and codify Roe v. Wade to protect every woman’s constitutional right to choose,” Biden said. He promised to veto a national abortion plan if passed by Congress.

Biden is treating abortion rights differently than other domestic issues, giving it short shrift in speeches like Tuesday’s address, activists say. They view his reticence as a signal ...