Biden and Trump Debate Abortion: Fox News Poll Shows Negative Reaction to Biden's Comments

Libbie Fay
July 2, 2024 12:04am
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A Fox News poll conducted during Thursday's debate reveals that independent voters largely reacted negatively to Biden's remarks on abortion.

Independent voters polled by Fox News Digital in real-time during Thursday's presidential debate predominantly expressed disapproval of Biden's comments regarding abortion. The poll, which was conducted via text message, asked viewers to respond to Biden's statement that "abortion is a fundamental right of women."

Of the 1,489 independent voters who participated in the poll, 57% said they disapproved of Biden's comments, while only 43% approved. Notably, the poll was conducted before Trump responded to Biden's remarks.

Biden and Trump Debate Abortion: Fox News Poll Shows Negative Reaction to Biden's Comments

The poll results suggest that Biden's stance on abortion may be unpopular with a significant portion of independent voters, a key demographic in the upcoming election.

In the debate, Biden stated that he believes "Roe v. Wade is settled law" and that "abortion is a fundamental right of women." Trump, on the other hand, said he believes that "every life is sacred" and that he would appoint pro-life judges to the Supreme Court.

Biden and Trump Debate Abortion: Fox News Poll Shows Negative Reaction to Biden's Comments

The debate over abortion has become increasingly heated in recent years, with both sides holding strong and often opposing views. The issue is likely to remain a major focus of discussion in the 2020 election.

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization earlier this year overturned Roe v. Wade, returning the issue of abortion to the states. Some states have since enacted strict restrictions on abortion, while others have taken steps to protect abortion rights.

Biden and Trump Debate Abortion: Fox News Poll Shows Negative Reaction to Biden's Comments

The Biden administration has vowed to protect abortion rights, while the Trump campaign has said that it would support legislation to ban abortion at the federal level.

The debate over abortion is likely to continue to be contentious in the years to come. The issue is a deeply personal one for many people, and there is no easy or universally acceptable solution.