degree of restrictions on abortion rights. That includes 52% of Democrats.
The poll shows that two-thirds of Democrats say the contents of the leak make them more likely to vote in November, as compared to just 40% of Republicans who said so. , when 47% said they would vote for a Republican, as compared to 44% who said they would vote for a Democrat. Those numbers were within the margin of error, but it was the first time in eight years that Republicans had done that well on the question in the Marist poll.
Undoubtedly, though, with inflation remaining high, President Biden's standing is weighing down Democratic candidates across the country. Biden's approval rating in the new NPR/PBS/Marist survey ticked back down to 39%, though it's notable that a generic Democrat is outperforming Biden in the NPR survey.
75% oppose making abortion a crime requiring fines and/or prison time for doctors who perform abortions;60% are against allowing abortion only up to the time of viability outside the womb at about 24 weeks. Majorities of Democrats, independents and Republicans feel this way, but obviously for different reasons.