Gallup Poll: Most Americans identify as pro-choice and believe abortion is 'morally acceptable' [View all]
WASHINGTON – Most Americans say abortion is "morally acceptable" and should be kept legal, according to a new Gallup poll released Thursday showing a surge in support for abortion rights as the Supreme Court debates whether to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The poll, conducted throughout May, reflects dramatic changes in abortion views following the Supreme Court leak of a draft opinion suggesting the court may overturn Roe v. Wade. The 1973 decision established the constitutional right to abortion. In general, support for abortion rights grew.
Gallup found 55% of those surveyed identify as pro-choice – the highest percentage reported since 1995. Less than half – 49% – used that label to describe themselves in the same poll last year. Conversely, those identifying as pro-life fell from 47% to 39%, showing the gap between both groups jumped from 2 to 16 percentage points.
The poll found also found 58% oppose the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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