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US Election Issue: Abortion

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US Election Issue: Abortion
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The Spin

Republican narrative

Harris's fear-mongering about nationwide abortion and IVF bans under a Trump presidency aims to divert attention from her own party's extreme abortion policies. While Trump and the GOP assert that abortion laws should be decided at the state level, Harris and the Democrats push for unrestricted abortions nationwide with minimal limitations. Under Trump, the current middle ground between pro-life and pro-abortion beliefs will be protected.

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Democratic narrative

Trump is attempting to gaslight America into believing he holds a moderate stance on abortion. But the GOP's platform, in classic Trumpian style, is intentionally vague about its attempt to trojan horse an archaic agenda into the US — including a potential ban on mifepristone. With many of Trump's key allies, including his own vice presidential nominee, holding strong anti-abortion views, the GOP can't hide its true colors.

MSNBCThe Hill

Conservative narrative

Sadly, the GOP led by Trump is turning its back on the pro-life movement. While the 14th Amendment’s protection of the right to life, and its extension to the unborn, is well-established, the new GOP platform only vaguely references it, omitting any clear mention of unborn rights present in previous elections. The party's stance against late-term abortion is also notably watered down, and Trump has been evasive on whether he would sign a federal abortion ban.

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Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Donald Trump

Kamala Harris

Jill Stein

Cornel West

Chase Oliver

J.D. Vance

Tim Walz

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


The Controversies


Status:Resolved
Will Mifepristone Be Banned in the US?
Controversy
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SEP 17 2024SEP 17 2024

KAMALA HARRISDONALD TRUMP
Status:Resolved
Who Will Win the 2024 US Presidential Election?
Controversy
SEP 17 2024SEP 17 2024

PRO-CHOICEPRO-LIFE
Status:Open
Where Do Candidates Stand on Abortion?
Controversy
SEP 26 2024SEP 26 2024

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OCT 2024OCT 2024
Harris Talks Family, Abortion on 'Call Her Daddy'
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OCT 2024OCT 2024
Melania Trump Reveals Pro-Choice Stance
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Newsom Signs California Bill Expanding IVF Access
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OCT 2024OCT 2024
Trump Says He Would Veto National Abortion Ban
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OCT 2024OCT 2024
Vance, Walz Face Off in VP Debate
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OCT 2024OCT 2024
Georgia Judge Strikes Down 6-Week Abortion Law
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OCT 2024OCT 2024
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SEP 2022SEP 2022
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AUG 2022AUG 2022
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JUL 2022JUL 2022
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JUL 2022JUL 2022
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JUL 2022JUL 2022
DOJ Creates Task Force for Abortion Access
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JUL 2022JUL 2022
West Virginia Judge Blocks Abortion Ban
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JUL 2022JUL 2022
Judge Temporarily Blocks Arizona “Personhood” Law
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JUL 2022JUL 2022
FDA: Approval Sought for Non-Prescription Birth Control Pill
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JUL 2022JUL 2022
Retired General Suspended Over Reply to Jill Biden
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Biden Admin: Doctors Must Offer Abortion in Medical Emergencies
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Abortion
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Biden Signs EO to Protect Abortion Access
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Mississippi Judge Won't Block Abortion Ban
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Report: Biden to Nominate Anti-Abortion Judge
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SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade, Protesters Gather Outside Supreme Court
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JUN 2022JUN 2022
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US: Abortions Rise For First Time in 30 Years
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DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Protests Outside Private Residences
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MAY 2022MAY 2022
Starbucks to Pay for Travel Expenses for Workers Seeking Abortions
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MAY 2022MAY 2022
Nebraska Gov. to Ban Abortion if Roe v. Wade is Overturned
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NYT Drops "Fetus" as Wordle Answer After SCOTUS Leak
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Police Investigating Suspected Arson Attack at Anti-Abortion Nonprofit
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Bill to Codify Abortion into Federal Law Fails in Senate
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