new vote show As the 51st March for Life approaches in Washington, D.C., a majority of Americans support abortion restrictions and pregnancy resource centers.
A Knights of Columbus/Marist poll released Wednesday found that if Americans were given the choice between some restrictions or no restrictions on abortion, 66% of Americans would support restrictions. Selected. Additionally, 83% support or strongly support pregnancy resource centers. The study said the center “does not perform abortions, but instead provides support to people during pregnancy and after childbirth.”
“This year's polls reveal a consistent consensus of Americans supporting legal restrictions on abortion, and overwhelming support for pregnancy resources that support mothers and children most in need. It means that we support the Center.” Said Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
The poll found that 58% of Americans support restricting abortion up to the third month of pregnancy, while 40% are pro-abortion and 58% are pro-abortion. According to the survey, 37% of Democrats, 85% of Republicans, and 60% of independents support restricting abortions up to three months into pregnancy.
Still, 45 percent of Democrats support abortion, as do 30 percent of independents. When given the choice between certain restrictions and no restrictions, Democrats are split 49% to 50%. The poll found that 66% of independents believe in restrictions on abortion, while 34% believe there are no restrictions.
In stark contrast, 56% of Republicans say abortion is only allowed in cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother's life (36%) or only to save the mother's life (20%) The answer is yes.
Respondents were asked the following questions:
Regardless of your position on abortion, if there were a law restricting when abortion would be allowed, do you think there would be any restrictions on: rape, incest, or taking the life of the mother at any point during pregnancy? Should I allow an exception to save or should I not allow an exception?
84% said they supported such an exception. The poll found that 15% do not support exceptions for rape and incest throughout pregnancy.
“Again, most Americans hold firmly to the belief that abortion should be significantly restricted, but the law does not include exceptions for rape, incest, or to save the mother's life.” should be included.” Said Dr. Barbara L. Carvalho, Director of the Marist Poll. “This clear trend, seen in the annual Knights of Columbus-Marist poll, continues nearly two years after the Supreme Court's landmark decision.” dobbs decision. “
Pregnancy resource centers run by pro-abortion media and pro-abortion organizationsfake clinic” Americans of all political affiliations support our mission to serve mothers and babies. Supporters include 75% of Democrats, 88% of independents, and 90% of Republicans.
The survey was conducted among 1,371 adults from January 8 to 9, 2024, and the results were statistically significant within ±3.6 percentage points.
