Abortion

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The same as if abortion was still a big issue because pro-choice Republicans tend to be moderate on other issues as well and still too moderate to win the nomination and vice-versa for pro-life Democrats.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

He's also pro-civil unions and pro-gun control. He could only win the nomination if for whatever reason social issues were thrown out the window altogether.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I've never understood why people who hate Specter so much like Guiliani. Giuliani is more liberal.