[Bluegrass Conservative]

In some ways, Arnold is right. Politically, the Republican Party would pick up about 4-5% more votes by being a bit more neutral on the abortion issue. It would pick up some pro-choice votes, but probably not lose any pro-life votes. Where else do the pro-lifers have to go?

However, the abortion issue has emerged in the past 20 years to be one of the top three or four defining issues of the Republican Party, especially in races where we previously had not fared well.

We tend to be more of a party of principle than politics, therefore, with it being one of the main definining issues, I don't think we should stray off of the party line on this. The Republican Party should officially remain just as pro-life as it is now. However, at the same time, we should make pro-choice folks feel welcome, if they agree with us on most every other issue.

[Clemenza]

The pro-lifers will simply NOT vote.

I really despise Ahhnold, both as an actor and a politician.

[AreaMan]

Where else do the pro-lifers have to go?

I don't they would necessarily "go" anywhere but they might stay home more often when election time comes.

They may also keep their money at home with them, which in the end is the only thing that makes a politician take notice.