I hope you're reading this John; Poll: John McCain Would Lose 10 Percentage Points With Pro-Abortion VP
Poll: John McCain Would Lose 10 Percentage Points With Pro-Abortion VP
by Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com Editor
August 28, 2008
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) — A new ABC News poll finds presidential candidate John McCain would lose as much as 20 percent of his support should he select a pro-abortion running mate. With such a decision adding him the backing of just 10 percent of voters, McCain would suffer a net loss of 10 percent.
The poll underscores the importance for pro-life voters and most Republicans of picking a pro-life running mate such as Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Tony Perkins, the head of the Family Research Council, told LifeNews.com that the results show "a clear sign that the senator's longtime pro-life stance is a winning one."
Of current McCain supporters, 20 percent in the ABC News/Washington Post poll say they'd be less likely to vote for him if he picked a candidate for vice president who favors abortion. Just 10 percent would be more likely.
Breaking down the numbers further, 27 percent of conservatives say they would be less likely to support McCain and just 3 percent more likely. Among evangelical voters, the split is larger — with 29 percent saying they would be less likely to support McCain and just six percent more likely.
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Categories: Vice-President for McCain, John McCain, Abortion
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