Abortion as a Factor in Judicial Nominees

The Gallup Organization has an interesting poll out showing who is paying attention to the fight over judicial nominees in the Senate.

It turns out that 45% of people said it was very important "to them, personally, that future U.S. Supreme Court nominees share their views on abortion." Of these, 53% said they are pro-life. Though Americans polled by Gallup break 48% pro-choice and 44% pro-life, the "very important" number should be of major concern to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. This is the constituency which is watching his every move on this. And if they become a depressed vote in 2006, it could mean disaster for Republicans.

It is important to note as you read through the Gallup survey that pro-life voters are much more active overall than pro-choice voters. The pro-choice agenda is not one that inspires action in those who claim they are pro-choice or those who take no firm position at all. Whereas pro-lifers are generally very motivated to work on behalf of candidates they support.