Biden draws a line on abortion. Will Democrats follow?

Published October 23, 2022 12:00am ET



President Joe Biden offered some insight Thursday into his stance on abortion as Democrats focus on the issue ahead of the midterm elections, saying his view is contained in the text of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

Many Democrats have been vague about what, if any, limits to abortion they support even while campaigning around their pro-abortion rights views, so Biden’s statements will be closely scrutinized as a clue to the party leadership’s thoughts.

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