IA, MI, WI, OH: NARAL poll says abortion issue could help Obama
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A new Greenberg Quinlan Rosner poll commissioned by NARAL Pro-Choice America in 12 battleground states suggests that abortion rights could play an important role in building a winning coalition for Barack Obama.
Key findings, according to the poll press release:
* Once balanced information about Obama and McCain’s respective positions on choice is introduced, Obama gains 6 points overall, with his lead in these twelve states expanding from a net 2 points (47–45 percent) to a net 13 points (53–40 percent).The 12 battleground states polled included Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.
* The issue of choice moves the swing vote and generates crossover support. Obama gains 13 points among pro-choice Independent women (who make up 9 percent of this electorate) and 9 points among pro-choice Republican women (who account for 5 percent of this electorate). When these groups are combined, this movement equates to a gain of 1.6 points overall in the general election race against McCain.
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