Abortion is currently the most controversial and consequential political cause, much like the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Half a century after the Supreme Court established the right to abortion and then rescinded it in 2022, the issue is shaping up to be a dominant factor in the presidential race this year. The two leading candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both men, have their legacies tied to the decision surrounding abortion.
Biden, a devout Catholic, has supported the right to choose throughout his five-decade career in public office despite his personal opposition to abortion. As the incumbent president, he is leading efforts to write reproductive freedom protections into federal law. On the other hand, Trump, the former president and presumptive GOP nominee, who once claimed to be pro-choice and later reversed his stance, has appointed conservative Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
Both candidates are navigating the complex landscape of abortion politics in their campaigns. Biden’s position has evolved over the years, while Trump’s views have been inconsistent and contradictory. Trump, aiming to appeal to his anti-abortion base, has advocated for state-level restrictions on abortion. Their approaches to this highly polarizing issue may determine the outcome of the election and impact the future of abortion rights in the country.
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