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Pro-Choicers Feel Backlash for Backing Obama

Analysts say timing could alienate donors

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted May 17, 2008 1:50 PM CDT

(Newser) – NARAL’s state affiliates are blasting the abortion-rights group’s decision to back Barack Obama, fearing the move could alienate donors loyal to Hillary Clinton. “It’s created a firestorm,” said the president of the group’s New York branch. “Everyone was... Read full story »

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