State abortion bans could benefit Democrats in 2020 elections as Republicans distance themselves from controversy

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Several restrictive abortion measures passed by conservative lawmakers could be a valuable asset for Democrats in next year's elections, members of both parties say.

Laws like that in Alabama that outlaws virtually all abortions, even in cases of rape or incest, have prompted President Donald Trump, other Republican leaders, and lawmakers seeking reelection next year to distance themselves from the measure.

Moderate Republicans could continue to distance themselves from such measures as election day draws nearer.

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WASHINGTON AP A flood of laws banning abortions in Republican-run states has handed Democrats a political weapon heading into next year's elections, helping them paint the GOP as extreme and court centrist voters who could decide congressional races in swing states, members of both parties say.

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