Revised Republican Party Platform

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The revised Republican Party platform softens longstanding language in support of a federal ban on abortion, emphasizes states' rights on the issue, and includes new positions on economic issues and trade policies.

Key Points

  • Softens language in support of federal ban on abortion
  • Focuses on states' rights on abortion
  • Includes new positions on economic issues and trade policies

Pros

  • Emphasizes states' rights on abortion
  • Supports mothers and policies that advance prenatal care, access to birth control, and fertility treatments
  • Includes new positions on economic issues and trade policies

Cons

  • Some evangelical leaders are not happy with the changes
  • Moves away from strong anti-abortion language
  • Abandons long-standing language opposing same-sex marriage