91. In deference to party unity, Molinari did not mention the abortion issue. 92. In general, however, the abortion issue seems to have only limited political resonance these days. 93. In fact, the late-term abortion issue has recently tied the Republicans in knots. 94. In other words, she truly is a symbol of the abortion issue. 95. In fact, both Bush and McCain have been less ideological on the abortion issue than other candidates who are in, or were in, the GOP field. 96. In the political arena, the abortion issue has become a key division between the two major political parties and often between the genders. 97. Indeed, the abortion issue seems to have driven a wedge between some longtime defenders of civil liberties. 98. In this last week leading up to the Iowa caucuses, Bush is being challenged on the abortion issue on a whole new level. 99. Instead of one sweeping ban, voters face several abortion issues. 100. In their speeches, Reed and Robertson made clear that conservative Christians were not going to abandon the abortion issue or stop flexing their political muscles. |