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Majority of Americans prefer political candidates who support abortion -Reuters/Ipsos -Breaking

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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO – A police officer observes pro-lifers and pro-choice activists demonstrating in Washington to commemorate the 1973 Roe V. Wade decision on abortion. REUTERS/Jim Young

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Nearly three quarters of Americans say they would be more inclined to vote for candidates who favor abortion rights in November’s midterm elections. This is according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted Tuesday.

According to a poll of 998 Americans, 41% said that the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn Roe v. Wade 1973 decision which legalized abortion in the nation.

This was done hours after publication by the highest court of an opinion draft, which indicated that the justices were willing to issue a final decision. Although the top court had confirmed Tuesday that the opinion was valid, they also indicated that it was not final.

Respondents included 78% of Democrats (and 49% of Republicans) who said that they would be more likely to back candidates who are pro-abortion rights. The Nov. 8 election will determine which party controls Congress in the next two years.

A 6-3 Republican majority has been clinging to the Supreme Court for years. The result is the Supreme Court’s looming decision. In a survey of 51% Republicans, 51% said that they would vote less often for someone who supported abortion rights.

This court decision could alter the dynamics of the election. Republicans were heavily supported to recapture at least one congressional chamber, which would allow them to stop Democratic President Joe Biden from implementing his legislative agenda.

A poll revealed that 41% believed that the repeal of Roe v. Wade would lead to America being a poorer place to live. Republicans had a split opinion on the matter, with 28% saying it would cause more problems, 29% saying it will make them better, and 36% not expressing any opinions.

This poll showed Americans’ general divisions regarding abortion. 52% said that it should not be allowed in all or most cases and 40% thought it should.

This poll was credible internal (a measure of precision) at 3.8 percentage points.

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