Posted on 06/28/2007 4:08:43 PM PDT by wagglebee
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll shows that an overwhelming majority of Republican voters are still strongly pro-life on the issue of abortion and see it as a reason for being a member of the party. The poll also found a sizable number of Republicans who say they would not likely vote for a pro-abortion Republican candidate.
The Republican-leaning Fabrizio-Mclaughlin polling firm surveyed 2000 self-identified GOP voters nationwide from May 28 to June 3.
The poll found that GOP voters are becoming more conservative with those using that label to identify themselves moving up to 71 percent form 55 percent. Moderates dropped 10 percent to 21 percent of all GOPers and liberal Republicans make up only four percent of the party.
When it comes to their views directly on the issue, the survey found 28 percent of Republicans say abortion should be illegal under any circumstances. Only 16 percent of GOP voters say abortion should always be legal.
Another 52 percent of Republican voters say abortion should only be allowed in "certain circumstances," although the poll didn't say what situations are included in the vague question.
Typically a sizable portion of those in the middle category favor keeping abortions legal in cases of rape or incest or to save the life of the mother -- which constitute less than two percent of all abortions, according to the pro-abortion Alan Guttmacher Institute.
As a result, about 80 percent of Republican voters want all abortions to be illegal or abortions to be legal in a rare handful of cases.
Another question in the poll asked the GOP voters to identify themselves as "pro-life" or "pro-choice," and 61 percent of Republicans say they are pro-life while just 34 percent said they're not.
The poll also found that a large block of 35 percent of Republicans would be unlikely to vote for a presidential candidate who agreed with them on other issues but disagreed with them on abortion.
The result is very significant for former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, who is the top pro-abortion candidate seeking the GOP nod.
The survey shows that more than one-third of Republican voters won't consider him for president, which severely limits his ability to capture the nomination. Should he win the nod for the general election, the poll makes it appear he could have difficulty winning because he would lose such a substantial part of the Republican base.
When looking at why members of the party are Republicans, the abortion issue plays a strong role.
Some 7 percent of Republicans say they are members of the GOP specifically because of its pro-life stance on abortion.
But another 26 percent cite the party's conservative views, 22 percent say they have similar beliefs as the party, 13 percent cite moral or religious issues, and 19 percent said they were raised Republican or favor candidates of the party.
While not directly related to abortion, pro-life views play a role in each of the categories.
When asked what issue best defines the Republican Party, abortion came in third with 8 percent saying it primarily separates the GOP from the Democratic Party. Another 11 percent cited family values or moral issues, which can include abortion.
The survey shows that more than one-third of Republican voters won't consider him for president, which severely limits his ability to capture the nomination. Should he win the nod for the general election, the poll makes it appear he could have difficulty winning because he would lose such a substantial part of the Republican base.
Translation: It is IMPOSSIBLE for Roody to win the general election if he is the nominee.
Pro-Life Ping
Stop Rudy Ping
Rudy the abortionist going down in flames bump!!
This is the same polling outfit that said the Republican Party is strongly pro-gay (after being funded by Log Cabin)
Not making any judgments, just that polls paid for by groups are not necessarily worth much of anything.
Let me guess, you joined FR this week to push Roody.
Nope. I wouldn’t vote for Rudy at all (for other reasons)
Just pointing out that the research firm was the same that did a study which was clearly biased.
This is the firm: http://www.fabmac.com/staff.html
And their clients include the US Chamber of Commerce (who was a primary driving force behind the amnesty debacle)
I’m all for good data, but to be honest, a lot of the stuff these polling firms turn out is tailored to fit the goals of the folks who hire them. Just a friendly advisory to take all such data with a grain of salt.
Fair enough?
Clarification: The firm did ANOTHER study for a different group which was clearly biased.
Just what many FReepers have been posting for quite some time. Not hard to figure out, unless you're a Rockefeller Republican pushing Rooty Toot. The base of the GOP remains a majority of pro-life conservatives and that is bad news for liberals like Giuliani.
Here are other polling companies that reached the same conclusions:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1841238/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1856155/posts
I’m pro-life and will never vote for a pro-abortion candidate, no matter who they are.
Ah, yes, but there are some people that are already looking forward to blaming the malcontent pro-lifers for ot selling out with a Rudy loss. Even though we’ve arned them it will happen. What they are really unhappy isn’t a Republican losing, but their liberal agenda losing.
Yep, other than the fact that most of them hate the Clintons, they would be much happier as 'Rats.
I’m pro-life and will never vote for a pro-abortion candidate, no matter who they are.
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Ditto ..... Yes, it most certainly is my LITMUS TEST!
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When looking at why members of the party are Republicans, the abortion issue plays a strong role.
Some 7 percent of Republicans say they are members of the GOP specifically because of its pro-life stance on abortion.
But another 26 percent cite the party's conservative views, 22 percent say they have similar beliefs as the party, 13 percent cite moral or religious issues, and 19 percent said they were raised Republican or favor candidates of the party.
While not directly related to abortion, pro-life views play a role in each of the categories.
When asked what issue best defines the Republican Party, abortion came in third with 8 percent saying it primarily separates the GOP from the Democratic Party. Another 11 percent cited family values or moral issues, which can include abortion.
Prehaps, but the poll result itself is like reporting that bears poop in the woods. We already knew a lot of Republicans are pro-life. What is that news?
The SILT Republicans will have to decide they are no longer playing by the rules, take their ball, go home and start a third party.
If a single issue determines a party's candidate choice, then the RINO Republican contingent has nothing to lose by standing their ground, supporting their candidates and seeing what happens. No more fear and trembling before the SILTs. I have had enough! I think others have as well, but only an election or two will tell.
I have no idea what you mean, pro-life is simply ONE part of the conservative platform, but it is an essential one.
The SILT Republicans will have to decide they are no longer playing by the rules, take their ball, go home and start a third party.
Really? What is the name of this third party? Who is the nominee? Surely you aren't referring to Rooty Toot's friend Bloomberg.
If a single issue determines a party's candidate choice, then the RINO Republican contingent has nothing to lose by standing their ground, supporting their candidates and seeing what happens. No more fear and trembling before the SILTs. I have had enough! I think others have as well, but only an election or two will tell.
Well, I've got to hand it to you and the other Rooty Rooter FRiberals, you've tried your damnedest to make sure that the GOP is just as liberal as the 'Rats. But hey, if you've "had enough" then maybe it's time you came out of the closet that you were never really in. You and your ilk are the ENEMY of conservatives and your insidious nature has damaged the GOP more than the 'Rats have -- I'm glad you're finally out in the open exposed for what you really are.
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