Abortion as a Political Tool
The Republican Party's Strategic Use of Pro-Life Rhetoric
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https://doi.org/10.18192/politika.8321Keywords:
Republican, Abortion, Pro-Life, Voter, IdeologyAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationship between the republican party and abortion politics in the United States. Drawing from research conducted by political experts and researchers, a comprehensive examination of the republican party’s position and motivation is presented. More specifically, this paper highlights the relationship between perceived voting behaviour and Republican abortion policy.References
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