Probably the same reason the Democrats never legislated abortion rights into law: never let a good crisis go to waste. The priorities of both major parties are:

Probably the same reason the Democrats never legislated abortion rights into law: never let a good crisis go to waste. The priorities of both major parties are: 1. Keep the donors happy 2. Keep getting elected 3. Line up a cushy position as a lobbyist or other government orbiter after retirement Pretty sure actually serving their constituents is at the bottom of the list for most politicians.