Abortion Rights and Voter Priorities
Democrats are increasingly prioritizing abortion rights in elections since the Dobbs verdict, with a record-high percentage saying they will only vote for candidates who share their views on abortion. Pro-choice voters show more intensity on the issue compared to pro-life voters. Support for abortion rights remains high, and Americans are more accepting of the morality of abortion. The availability of the abortion pill, mifepristone, as a prescription drug is favored by a majority of adults. The shift towards support for abortion rights has mainly occurred within the Democratic Party.
Key Points
- Record-high percentage of voters prioritize candidates' views on abortion
- Democrats showing increased intensity on abortion issue
- Shift towards more public support for abortion rights mainly within the Democratic Party
Pros
- Increased importance of abortion rights in candidate selection for voters
- Growing support for abortion rights and acceptance of the morality of abortion
- Majority favor the availability of the abortion pill as a prescription drug
Cons
- Diminished intensity among pro-life voters on the abortion issue
- Potential partisan divide on the topic affecting elections
- Threats to the availability of mifepristone due to legal challenges