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Abortion a key issue in Pennsylvania's race for governor

Abortion access becomes central issue in Pennsylvania's race for governor

Aired 05/18/2022

PBS News Hour

Abortion a key issue in Pennsylvania's race for governor

Clip: 5/18/2022 | 9m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Abortion access becomes central issue in Pennsylvania's race for governor

Abortion access is now a key issue in races across the U.S. after news the Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade. But the stakes are especially high in Pennsylvania, where two candidates with sharply divided stances on the issue will face off for governor in an election that may determine abortion law in the state. Lisa Desjardins reports on how the issue is shaking up the race.

Aired 05/18/2022

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