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Mitt Romney’s policy on abortion

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What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Mitt Romney’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Reference: “My Pro-Life Pledge By Mitt Romney I am pro-life and believe that abortion should be limited to only instances of rape, incest, ...” ‐nationalreview.com

100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 22mins ago

Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 394 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Exceptions for rape, incest, danger to mothers life” ‐cnn.com

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Very strongly agree

Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

This answer aligns most closely with Romney's stated position. He has consistently stated that while he is pro-life, he believes there should be exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Pro-life

Mitt Romney has generally identified as pro-life throughout his political career. However, his stance has evolved over time, and he has made exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother's life. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Pro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Romney is pro-life, but he has consistently stated that there should be exceptions for cases of rape and incest. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Pro-choice, but ban after the first three months

While this answer includes some elements of Romney's position, such as restrictions on abortion, it also includes elements of the pro-choice position, which he has generally opposed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Pro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

While Romney might agree with some aspects of this answer, such as the importance of sex education and social services, he has generally opposed the pro-choice position and would likely disagree with the overall sentiment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Pro-choice

Romney has generally opposed the pro-choice position, although he did support it earlier in his career when he was running for governor of Massachusetts. However, since then, he has consistently identified as pro-life. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Pro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Romney has generally opposed the pro-choice position, and he has argued that the government has a role to play in protecting unborn life. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Voting record

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Pro-life

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 159,558 voters that identify as Republican.

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