abortion at the heart of the presidential campaign

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United States: abortion at the heart of the presidential campaign
United States: abortion at the heart of the presidential campaign
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In the United States, access to abortion is hampered in several states. A presidential campaign theme between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

The theme is mentioned in every speech by Joe Biden: “I will restore the right to abortion throughout the country.”, he assures. In every campaign rally, with his vice-president, he places abortion at the heart of his speech. “We want the freedom to dispose of our bodies”, said Kamala Harris. Abortion has become one of the Democrats’ arguments against the Republicans. How could the issue of abortion tip the balance during the American presidential election?

In his meeting, Joe Biden chose to have a young woman testify. The Texan almost died following doctors’ refusal to perform an abortion. The right to abortion is left to the discretion of each State. In total, around twenty of them prohibit or severely limit access to abortion. Many women find themselves without a solution.


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