Alex is based in New York covering national politics. Previously she covered all things D.C. for more than seven years, leading Scripps' coverage of President Trump’s first impeachment.
Democrats in Chicago are bringing the issue of abortion front and center this week, seeking to draw a stark contrast to the party of Donald Trump.It's an issue that has galvanized the party, particularly since Roe was overturned more than two years ago. Before that, it was a topic Democrats certainly cared about, but it wasn't talked about nearly as much — especially at a national convention.
RELATED STORY | Abortion numbers increased since Roe was overturned, study saysAll of this comes as the data shows women are still having abortions and are concerned about laws and access — no matter their party.According to a KFF study looking at women's experiences since the Dobbs decision, similar proportions of Republican, Democratic and independent women have had abortions.
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