Democrats aim to attract Trump voters with anti-abortion candidate

In a strategic move, some Democrats are reportedly promoting Randall Terry, an anti-abortion candidate, to attract conservative voters disillusioned with Donald Trump's inconsistent stance on abortion. Terry, who has launched a presidential campaign under the Constitution Party, is known for his strong anti-abortion activism and has expressed a desire to undermine the Democratic Party. He has only qualified for the ballot in 12 states, with efforts underway to increase his visibility in competitive states like Wisconsin and Michigan. Democratic operatives are exploring ways to support Terry's campaign, including funding his ballot access and potentially organizing a super PAC. Despite this support, Terry has made it clear that his primary goal is to defeat the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, rather than to aid Trump. He has criticized Trump's wavering position on abortion, indicating that many pro-lifers are frustrated with the former president. Terry's campaign is characterized by a strong anti-abortion message, and he has called for donations to run ads targeting Harris and other Democrats. His rhetoric includes extreme language against pro-abortion advocates, which aligns with his goal of rallying conservative voters around his candidacy. The Democrats' strategy to use Terry as a spoiler reflects their recognition of the potential to siphon votes from Trump’s base. Ultimately, while the Democrats may see Terry as a tool to weaken Trump’s support, Terry himself remains focused on his own agenda, which is to challenge the Democratic Party and promote his anti-abortion platform.