Why didn’t women back Kamala Harris despite abortion issue?
Harris presented herself as the candidate for women, her campaign leaning heavily on a promise to “restore abortion rights nationwide.” This message was central to the Democratic National Convention, where speeches highlighted personal stories and trauma, positioning Harris as the advocate for reproductive rights. Yet, when it came to the polls, the results revealed a stark miscalculation: abortion rights were not a leading concern among voters in key states, with only about 11 percent citing it as their primary issue.