Abortion has been legal since 1973. Nixon (R) was president at the time. Since that time Republicans have had the White House for 22 years to 12 for the Democrats. Abortion is still legal. The Republicans don’t want the laws to change because it gets them voters. If it weren’t for that single issue, they would lose a consideral amount of their base. On the other hand, a change in the law would mobilize more votes on the Democratic side, whom already have a bigger base. Add in all of the people who are dissed by the Republicans (i.e. anyone who isn’t white or Christian), and you can see their dillema.
It doesn’t matter how many Americans like or dislike the law, it only matters if the Supreme Court finds it constitutional or not. That one is very debatable, as are many, many more. Even in a democracy, majority rules don’t override the constitution. Its a good thing too, as we would gradually lose all of your rights otherwise.
I personally can understand the pro-life’s point of view on this issue more than the pro-choice’s view, but I am not going to vote Republican across the board on this one issue. Especially since it won’t change things anyhow (see above). It is an effective vote getting tactic they work well however.
