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Abortion: Obama's political tightrope
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For decades, abortion has been a divisive subject in the US. During his election campaign, Barack Obama stayed well away from the issue but the US president is now confronted with ever-growing tension between pro-choice and anti-abortion groups.
Guillaume MEYER (video)
Our guest on Focus is Clara-Rachel Casseus-Eybalin, political analyst and United States specialist. FRANCE 24's correspondent Guillaume Meyer in the US reports.

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by Anonyme (not verified) - 02/07/2009 - 22:32

This is a tough subject to discuss without hurting on side versus the other. This issue is very much politicized as it is good for pro-life people to continue their fundraising even when there is not yet any sign that this congress can rule on this subject at this moment. The lady is correct on that point: you cannot sign for something that is not even on the current agenda as of now.

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