Abortion Fueled Campaigns Shape Carter Race
A Ton of women with a white coffin led Carter in North Philadelphia while antiabortion protesters blocked his Hilton Hotel entrance in Scranton and pursued him in Pittsburgh. The issue has surged as a major campaign focus with National Right to Life and a Human Life Amendment committee mobilizing statewide groups.
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Affluent Support Backs Antiabortion Push Across Districts
The Roman Catholic hierarchy funds a 550000 effort to build political action committees pressuring for a nationwide antiabortion amendment. A four operatives team rallies local groups, while Ford backs state power to regulate abortion. Mil dred Jefferson of National Right to Life predicts turnout influenced by the issue, and local groups report strong national messaging and fund-raising tactics.
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Antiabortion ads test market as Church plays political role
A TV campaign of six 34 second spots targets major markets before election day with a budget of at least 250 dollars. Carter faces uncertain impact on Catholic voters, with a Gallup poll showing strong Catholic support but concerns over abortion. bishops clash with campaign, while Chicago hosts a pro-life group targeting proabortion lawmakers. Priests warn the church should present a broad policy on human rights, not single issue abortion. Congress debates antiabortion measures, signaling a rising political confrontation over the issue.
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Mrs Carter Opposes Abortion But Rejects Constitutional Ban
On a California campaign swing, Mrs. Carter says abortion is a major campaign issue but she opposes a constitutional amendment. She aligns with her husband, arguing illegalizing abortion does not stop it and favors reducing abortions through family planning and education.
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