May 19, 2024, 7:36 PM
May 19, 2024, 12:00 AM

Trump and Rubio clash on abortion laws in Florida

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  • Donald Trump leads in Florida and Arizona despite Biden's stance on abortion.
  • Sen. Marco Rubio supports Florida's abortion ban, sparking disagreement with Trump.
  • The clash over abortion laws intensifies political tensions in Florida.
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Presidential candidate Donald Trump is ahead of current President Joe Biden in polls in two states where abortion rights are a concern. In Arizona, 52% of 1,510 people said they would vote for Trump, while 47% chose Biden. In Florida, out of 1,576 people, 54% favored Trump and 45% favored Biden. Abortion is a significant issue in these states, with Florida banning abortion after six weeks and Arizona making it illegal even in cases of rape and incest, except when the mother's life is at risk. Biden has been focusing on supporting abortion rights in these states. The economy is a major concern for voters in these states. In Florida, 47% of registered voters said they were better off financially under Trump, while 52% said they were worse off under Biden. In Arizona, 30% believed Trump cares a lot about the economy, compared to only 20% for Biden. Trump is leading in polls in swing states like Arizona and Nevada, as well as in states he won in the past like Florida. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida supports anti-abortion laws, despite Trump criticizing Florida's six-week abortion ban. Rubio is pushing for a federal bill that would ban abortion at 15 weeks, with exceptions for the mother's health. He believes in protecting unborn life and acknowledges differing opinions within the pro-life movement. Rubio criticizes Democrats for their support of abortion rights, contrasting it with his stance on protecting unborn life. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has added an amendment to ensure medically appropriate care for cases like ectopic pregnancies and premature rupture of membranes in the state's abortion law. Rubio and other Republicans are advocating for stricter abortion laws, while Democrats continue to support abortion rights.

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