As the 2020 presidential election draws closer, candidates are making their way to key battleground states, including Iowa. One topic that has emerged as a divisive issue among candidates is abortion.
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have been vocal about their stance on abortion, advocating for pro-life policies and appointing conservative judges to the Supreme Court. In contrast, Democratic candidates, including Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, have expressed support for a woman’s right to choose and access to reproductive healthcare.
The issue of abortion has long been a contentious one in American politics, with both sides holding strong beliefs and values. Pro-life advocates argue that life begins at conception and that abortion is the taking of an innocent human life. They believe that the government has a responsibility to protect the unborn and that abortion should be illegal except in cases where the mother’s life is in danger.
On the other hand, pro-choice advocates argue that women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and that access to safe and legal abortion is crucial for women’s health and autonomy. They believe that the government should not interfere with a woman’s right to choose and that abortion should be legal and accessible to all women.
Trump and Pence have made it clear that they align with the pro-life movement, with Trump even going so far as to say that he would like to see Roe v. Wade overturned. They have taken steps to limit access to abortion, including reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits foreign aid from going to organizations that provide or promote abortion.
Democratic candidates, on the other hand, have expressed support for protecting a woman’s right to choose. Biden has said that he would codify Roe v. Wade into law and work to ensure that women have access to affordable reproductive healthcare. Warren has also expressed support for protecting a woman’s right to choose and has called for the repeal of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortion.
The differences between the two sides on abortion are stark, and it is likely to be a key issue in the 2020 election. As candidates make their way to Iowa and other battleground states, they will be appealing to voters on both sides of the issue. It remains to be seen how this issue will play out in the election, but one thing is clear: the debate over abortion is far from over.
