How the US Supreme Court has become right-wing, and do recent decisions give Democrats hope at the midterms?

Unlike Australia, judicial appointments in the US are politicised. Democratic presidents will try to appoint left-wing judges and Republican presidents will try to appoint right-wing judges.

Democrats put abortion on the ballot in Wisconsin and won. They hope to do it again. - The Boston Globe

Democrats, shocked by Supreme Court's minority voter ruling, see opportunity as House fight looms

With Roe overturned, U.S. Democrats turn abortion battle to November midterms

US Democrats gain ground before midterm elections as Kansas voters reject attempt to ban abortion

Democratic, Republican strategists weigh implication of Supreme Court abortion ruling on midterm elections

Democrats regain hope ahead of US midterm elections

Supreme Court justices – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 1

Shifting issue priorities offer glimmer of hope for Democrats as midterms loom: The Note - ABC News

Democrats Focus on Abortion Fight in Midterm Elections After Supreme Court Ruling - WSJ