Politico June 27, 2024
Driving The Day
DEBATE FOCUSED — There are several areas where health care is expected to surface during Thursday’s first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, even if it isn’t expected to be its focus.
Abortion and reproductive rights: Abortion is likely to be a topic at tonight’s presidential debate in Atlanta, one of a few health care issues we’ll be watching for. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, Biden and his campaign see his stance on abortion rights as a top issue to sell him to voters and draw a clear contrast with Trump. Polling shows Biden has a clear advantage on the issue.
Even if Biden, a devout Catholic, has been hesitant...