On Monday, Donald Trump-era Vice President Mike Pence took to Twitter to voice his stance on the contentious topic of abortion, a move that comes in the backdrop of his 2024 presidential campaign.
What Happened: In his tweet, Pence pledged to champion the rights of pro-life Americans and protections for the unborn across the nation. He referenced the Dobbs decision, which returned the question of abortion to the states and the American people.
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Why It Matters: Pence’s commitment to the pro-life cause is not new. In June, he advocated for stricter abortion regulations, calling it a “winning issue” for the Republican Party in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. He urged other GOP presidential candidates to endorse a nationwide ban on abortions after 15 weeks.
However, Pence’s stance on abortion may not be enough to secure the support of anti-abortion voters. In a straw poll conducted among two thousand anti-abortion voters, Pence only took 8% of the vote, trailing behind Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Trump.
As the 2024 Republican presidential race heats up, contenders are vying for the support of evangelical voters, a key demographic that has remained loyal to former President Trump.
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