Professor Carlos Gustavo Poggio, in an interview with CNN 360° analyzed the recent appearance of the Republican candidate for vice president of the United States, JD Vance, highlighting how the issue of abortion has become a sensitive point for Republicans in the American elections.
According to Poggio, Vance “dodged” a question about abortion during the interview, revealing the party’s discomfort with the issue.
“JD Vance’s response is very telling of how uncomfortable Republicans are with this issue. You see him dodging the issue,” the expert noted.
Impact of the Supreme Court decision
The professor explained that the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court, which removed the national right to abortion, transformed the issue into a state issue.
“Now, therefore, it becomes an obligation of the States. The States have a lot of autonomy here in the United States to decide a series of issues related to legislation, and that includes the issue of abortion,” Poggio explained.
This change in the legal landscape has had a significant impact on electoral dynamics. Poggio stressed that abortion has been a “powerful weapon for mobilizing many women to vote in the United States,” which explains Republicans’ reluctance to address the issue.
Campaign strategies
The expert noted a clear difference in campaign strategies between Republicans and Democrats regarding abortion.
“You look at the Republican Party convention, the issue of abortion was not even mentioned,” Poggio said.
In contrast, “at the Democratic Convention, this was talked about a lot. The issue of women’s freedom to choose what to do with their bodies was often emphasized.”
Poggio also highlighted that the choice of Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential candidate strengthens the party’s position in this debate.
“The choice of Kamala Harris to be a candidate, a woman, makes her a much more powerful messenger on this issue,” he said.
The professor concluded that while Republicans have an advantage on issues such as immigration and the economy, abortion is an issue on which Democrats are stronger, especially among young people and women.
This dynamic promises to continue to significantly influence the American electoral landscape in the coming months.
This content was originally published in Republicans are uncomfortable with the issue of abortion in the US, professor tells CNN on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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