GOP Hopes To Use State-Level Gains To Propel Conservative Social Issues

Republicans hope to capitalize on their majorities in 26 state legislatures to advance conservative policies on contraception, sex education, abortion rights and other social issues, the Washington Post reports. Prior to the midterm elections, Democrats controlled 27 state legislatures…

Los Angeles Times Politico Examine Women's Role In Election, GOP Leadership

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reported on the decline in support for Democrats among female voters, while Politico looked at the lack of Republican women in congressional leadership positions. Summaries appear below…

Dems Hope Abortion Rights, Social Issues Will Sway Female Voters

Democrats and their supporters are hoping their recent emphasis on abortion rights and other social issues will draw independent female voters in Tuesday’s elections and offset a forecasted loss of support among key groups that voted Democratic in 2006 and 2008, the Wall Street Journal reports…

Democrats Focus On Abortion-Rights Issues In Close Midterm Races

Several Democratic candidates in close races are using abortion rights as a “flash point” to “convince voters that a conservative social agenda is waiting in the wings” if Republicans are elected in large numbers, the New York Times reports…

Female Support For Democrats Not As High As In Past Elections

Although a majority of female voters continue to support Democratic candidates, their numbers are not as high as in years past, and female support for Democrats may not be enough in some tight races, according to recent polls, the Washington Post reports…

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