Things to know about abortion and the Supreme Court

Washington • Abortion rights is emerging as a litmus test for the next Supreme Court nominee, with Democrats and at least one moderate Republican declaring they wouldn’t support a nominee who opposes the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that established a woman’s right to abortion.But there’s less here than meets the eye. Here’s why:Spin from the LeftSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declared Monday that abortion rights are hanging in the balance. In an op-ed in The Ne