Politics: Abortion Won’t Be Biden’s Saving Grace Against Trump in Florida and Arizona Poll

In an upcoming showdown between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, the issue of abortion is taking center stage in Arizona and Florida. A recent poll conducted by CBS/YouGov reveals that while voters in both states overwhelmingly support abortion access, they are still leaning towards Trump over Biden.

In Arizona, Trump leads Biden 52% to 47%, while in Florida, Trump is ahead 54% to 45%. This comes as a surprise, as Democrats have historically been able to capitalize on the abortion issue to gain support.

In Florida, a recent supreme court ruling upheld a six-week abortion ban and approved a referendum to enshrine abortion access in the state’s constitution. However, the issue of abortion is not the top priority for voters in Florida, with other concerns like the economy, inflation, and crime taking precedence.

Similarly, in Arizona, a bill repealing a 160-year-old law restricting most abortions was signed by Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. Activists in the state are pushing for a ballot initiative in November to protect a woman’s right to abortion access in the state’s constitution.

Despite Trump’s lead in the polls, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are making efforts to secure support in both states. In Arizona, Republican Senate hopeful Kari Lake is trailing behind Rep. Ruben Gallego, indicating a potential shift in voter preferences.

As the debate on abortion continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this issue will impact the upcoming election in Arizona and Florida. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.