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. Pollsters say that focusing on abortion rights is a particularly effective strategy for Democrats because it can "present a clear delineation between candidates," the Journal reports. A candidate's position on abortion rights also can signal whether he or she shares a voter's values more generally...
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