d to support women's rights (Luker, 1984). However, there are Republicans who support both abortion and women's rights and Democrats who support neither one, and there are varied permutations. The most consistent stances are those of conservative, fundamentalist Republicans and those of liberal, progressive Democrats, in political terms.
The consequences of a particular stance on abortion can be very dramatic in terms of an individual's election or re election. Clinton helps ensure that he retains his support among women, and among liberals, by vetoing the bill from Congress. On the other hand, opposition to abortion is a litmus
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