The NPR Politics Podcast A Majority of Americans Support Roe. That Doesn't Mean They Agree on Abortion.
May 12, 2022
Senate Democrats recently faced a setback in their attempt to codify abortion rights, losing support from key figures like Senator Joe Manchin. Surprisingly, while a majority of Americans back Roe v. Wade, their opinions diverge greatly on specific restrictions. Delving deeper, the role of religion emerges, illustrating how diverse faiths like Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam shape views on when life begins and reproductive choices. Additionally, the considerable influence of white evangelical beliefs on political dynamics regarding abortion is thoroughly examined.
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Symbolic Vote on Abortion Rights
- Democrats held a symbolic vote on abortion rights, knowing it would fail.
- They aimed to pressure Republicans and highlight the issue before midterm elections.
Republican Senators Vote Against Bill
- Senators Collins and Murkowski, while supporting abortion rights, voted against the bill.
- They cited concerns about its broad scope overriding state-level restrictions.
Public Support for Abortion Restrictions
- Most Americans support some abortion restrictions, like waiting periods or ultrasounds.
- National Democratic proposals often clash with this by removing such caveats.