Views on Embryos and IVF Among Republicans and Democrats
A majority of Republicans believe that embryos are people with rights, with 53% strongly agreeing with the statement. Democrats are less likely to agree with this view. The Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos has sparked debate among both parties.
Key Points
- 53% of Republicans strongly agree that embryos are people with rights
- Alabama Supreme Court ruling considered frozen embryos as unborn children
- Debate on IVF and personhood of embryos continues
Pros
- Majority of Republicans support the idea that embryos are people with rights
- Wide-scale support for IVF among Americans
- IVF legislation providing immunity passed in Alabama
Cons
- Democrats are less likely to agree with the view that embryos are people with rights
- Moral and ethical quandaries surrounding IVF process