Gallup Poll: Most Americans identify as pro-choice and believe abortion is 'morally acceptable'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

WASHINGTON – Most Americans say abortion is "morally acceptable" and should be kept legal, according to a new Gallup poll released Thursday showing a surge in support for abortion rights as the Supreme Court debates whether to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The poll, conducted throughout May, reflects dramatic changes in abortion views following the Supreme Court leak of a draft opinion suggesting the court may overturn Roe v. Wade. The 1973 decision established the constitutional right to abortion. In general, support for abortion rights grew.

Gallup found 55% of those surveyed identify as pro-choice – the highest percentage reported since 1995. Less than half – 49% – used that label to describe themselves in the same poll last year. Conversely, those identifying as pro-life fell from 47% to 39%, showing the gap between both groups jumped from 2 to 16 percentage points.

The poll found also found 58% oppose the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/gallup-poll-most-americans-identify-220431500.html

[Demovictory9]

1. And those identifying as pro life would run for abortion

Under right circumstances

[dalton99a]

2. Kick

[Eliot Rosewater]

3. And here I am with my half full cup, how in the hell is it ONLY 58% in god damn 2022?

When will people grow up?

[Claustrum]

5. Exactly.

While it's nice that it finally crossed over the majority, it's terrifying that this isn't a 80/20 issue.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

15. it's Gallup.

That isn't the definitive polling service.

[BigmanPigman]

4. I hope that they and the anti-gun voters

focus on that for the midterms. We must keep both issues front and center and not let the GQP wait and delay again until the issue is dropped. Voters must vote on these 2 issues, not the damn poor economy like the MSM is harping on.

[Polybius]

6. From the same poll:

While support for abortion rights was among the highest recorded in recent decades, most Americans agree that abortion should not be legal in the second (55%) or third trimester (71%). Some states have adopted laws that would ban abortion beyond six weeks, such as Texas, or completely outlaw the procedure, such as Oklahoma.

So if the Supreme Court let's Mississippi's 15 week abortion ban stay but doesn't overturn Roe vs. Wade, Americans will support that.

[Lonestarblue]

10. Banning abortion in the second and third trimesters is a problem.

Many tests to detect fetal abnormalities cannot be done until around 20 weeks. That’s when tests show issues with brain development and various organs. The 15-week limit thus prevents the abortion of fetuses that cannot live outside the womb or have severe abnormalities.

The other major reason that abortions happen in the second trimester is that states have so many barriers to getting an abortion that it takes months to save the money, find a clinic, arrange for child care since many women seeking an abortion already have children, and arrange for time off work. That will only get worse with Roe v. Wade being overturned because women will have to travel to another state.

Fewer than 1% of abortions happen in the third trimester, and those are usually for severe abnormalities or risks to the woman’s health and life. Definitive brain development tests usually take place in the third trimester when the fetus has developed further. It is anomalies at this stage that often lead to third trimester abortions. Plus, fetuses do die in the womb, risking potentially fatal infection for the woman without an abortion. For these reasons, I am against limits on when an abortion can take place. The Republican lie that women have elective abortions when the baby is ready to be born is especially pernicious because those happen when there are serious health or life risks for the woman. These are medical decisions and should be made by doctors, not the government.

[Polybius]

13. O prefer what Roe vs. Wade allows now

There certainly should be those exceptions (life of the mother in danger, severe abnormalities, etc.) if a woman wants to have an abortion in the third trimester. Very, very few abortions happen after the 7th month because the mother changed her mind, but the number isn't zero.

I'm ok with banning those, which is what Roe allows states to do now. I prefer the status quo of letting states decide if they want to ban it after 24 weeks. Limits are fine so long as the exceptions that you listed are present.

[keithbvadu2]

7. Repubs believe that killing babies is 'morally acceptable'.

Pro-life to conservatives/republicans is a myth.

Republicans are in favor of killing living babies and have done so.

The supposed pro-lifers cared naught when the state of Texas (republican gov, republican Prez) deliberately killed living baby Sun Hudson against the mother's wishes because he was an inconvenience to the state.

It is not a matter of life to the supposed pro-lifers.

It is a matter of control.

[bucolic_frolic]

8. Did they ask if Republicans should get the f*ck out of our bedrooms?

I didn't think so. Pollsters are complicit with the prudes and gun humping party because they buy into the narrative when they write the poll questions.

[LiberalFighter]

9. I wonder how far "pro-lifers" would go?

Require every girl getting married when they turn thirteen? And get pregnant within a year?

Get pregnant at least once every two years?

While keeping house cleaned and cooking all day?

[czarjak]

11. Supporting the guy that supports the guy who bombs maternity hospitals negates anti-abortion BS.

[IronLionZion]

12. If anyone finds it unacceptable, they can choose to not have one

It's not like mass shootings where people didn't choose to get shot.

[hunter]

14. This is one of those issues where beliefs don't mean shit.

You can believe in abortion or not but it's a demonstrated fact that very bad things happen when access to safe abortions is outlawed or restricted.

Climate change is a similar issue. Doesn't matter if you believe in it or not.

As Philip K. Dick said, "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away."

[modrepub]

16. To Some Extent, Polls Don't Matter

It's who shows up and votes in November elections. They are the ones setting the stage. You can easily get control of the reigns of government with less than half of eligible voters. It's rare in my neck of the woods when an election gets over 50% participation and even a smaller percentage for primaries. Bottom line, it's the folks who show up consistently in November who dictate what the government supports or doesn't support.

That said, it'll be interesting who decides to show up this November and if there will be any repercussions regarding the fate of Roe V Wade this summer.

[AngryOldDem]

17. People "in charge" need to start listening to "we the people."

Be it abortion, guns, LGBTQ rights, whatever. A few special interests have been in charge for far too long.

A lot of unnecessary shit would be avoided if they just listened to the public’s will.

[Nululu]

18. 3-5 miscarriages/woman is average. Thousands might be ...

...charged with murder, going to jail or simply be intimidated by threats of imprisonment after a normal miscarriage.

How many of your daughters? Sisters? Mothers? Will be imprisoned?

Maybe they'll just create prison camps.

Before Roe v Wade an entire wing at SFGen was devoted to botched abortions.

Some state are outlawing abortion even at risk to mother's life. 25% of maternal deaths caused by ectopic pregnancy. Now it will be a death sentence.

How many hundreds of thousands needless deaths will we see?

[Bones1]

19. Morality ??

This is about Healthcare. There are literally hundreds of medical reasons for an abortion. Two examples; ectopic pregnancy and genetic disorder. Women are supposed to be trusted to make their own health decisions. Men can't get pregnant, what audacity for them not trust women with their own health choices. Women don't usually rape women. Men rape females. What an extremely brazen judgement from a Judge. The stupidity and crass is mind boggling. The only person who may carry morality is the woman. Trust her ! The elections are so crucial this time around. Not 1 vote can be wasted on a Liberal, Green Party nor Republican. ( not grouping these folks together) Votes must be cast for Democrats so this freedom of choices can be codified. They need 10 more votes ! Truly use your vote wisely. Don't throw your vote away on a party which does not have a chance to win. I am saying this with urgency plus humility. I am not here to offend.