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As debates rage across America over abortion, all eyes are on Arizona, whose ballot measure could impact much more than the Grand Canyon State.
From CBN. Arizona voters are set to face a historic decision this November that could significantly influence the 2024 presidential election.
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Amid Arizona’s stunning desert landscapes and serene red rock vistas, a major political battle is unfolding. Proposition 139, backed by Democrats, seeks to allow abortions up to approximately 24 weeks, challenging the state Supreme Court’s recent decision to reinstate a 15-week limit.
State GOP Chair Gina Swoboda argues that the timing of the measure is strategic. “They put it on the ballot to drive voter turnout. Outside groups are going to spend $100 million to promote the abortion issue in one state just on the abortion measure,” Swoboda said. …
A recent CBS poll indicates that 65% of Arizonans support making abortion a constitutional right. Dr. Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University, is concerned. “Roe v. Wade was an abomination. But we lost the culture war in the meantime. People didn’t understand why every life has value. Now, we have to reeducate and fight to protect every life,” Munsil said.
National pro-abortion groups are using momentum from Proposition 139 to target two state Supreme Court justices who upheld the state’s abortion ban, aiming to remove them from the bench. …
The measure’s implications extend beyond Arizona, potentially affecting the broader presidential race. Vice President Kamala Harris, a proponent of the White House’s pro-choice agenda, and former President Donald Trump, who appointed three justices pivotal in overturning Roe v. Wade, stand on opposing sides of this contentious issue. This dynamic in Arizona makes it a critical battleground in the national abortion rights debate. …
However, while the debate is energizing Democrats, pro-life advocates are worried about voter turnout. …
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(Excerpt from CBN. Photo Credit: Daisy Laparra/Pexels)