JUST IN: About 6 in 10 Americans (61%) think abortion should be legal in all or most cases versus only 37% who think it should be illegal, per a new ABC News/Ipsos poll.
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Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to say abortion, gun violence and climate change are the top reasons for their vote, according to the poll. President Joe Biden greets DNC staff and volunteers after speaking at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee, Oct. 24, 2022, in Washington, D.C.The top two reasons for vote choice vary little by race and ethnicity. Regarding the economy and inflation, 45% of Black Americans and 47% of Hispanic Americans prioritize the pair of issues, essentially the same as the general public.
Data from the new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows that about 6 in 10 Americans think abortion should be legal in all or most cases versus only 37 percent who think it should be illegal. The public has a clear preference in supporting candidates who align with that view with a large plurality saying they would be more likely to support a candidate who favors keeping abortion legal and available.