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Women's Issues in the 2008 Election

Women's issues are a hot topic in the 2008 election. On both tickets, the candidates are clearly split on several key concerns. These include abortion, contraception, pregnancy prevention, domestic violence, pay equity and more. What are the positions of the candidates?
The Impact of the Women's Vote in 2008 Election
With presidential candidates scrambling for the women's vote in the 2008 election, why did the choice of Sarah Palin as VP fail to get the women's vote?
Election 2008 - McCain and Obama Discuss Abortion at Third Presidential Debate
McCain and Obama discuss abortion at the third and final presidential debate of 2008.
Presidential Candidates Split on Abortion in 2008 - Does This Impact Voters?
The presidential candidates clearly split on the issue of abortion in 2008. How does this impact voters?
What is Sarah Palin's position on abortion?
What is Sarah Palin's position on abortion?
What is Joe Biden's position on abortion?
What is Joe Biden's position on abortion and reproductive choice?
What is Joe Biden's position on domestic violence?
What is Joe Biden's position on domestic violence? What was his role in authoring legislation to help victims of this crime?
Election 2008 - Where the Candidates Stand on Women's Issues
In Election 2008, where do the candidates stand on women's issues such as abortion, contraception, preventing teen pregnancy and addressing domestic violence?
Will abortion be a major issue in the 2008 election?
Will abortion be a major issue in the 2008 election?

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