More midterm election evals - Woman are the deciding factor!

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Did anyone else hear this today?  It basically said that midterm elections are usually more conservative b/c the conservative-religious base is counted on to vote, but women, especially single women, don't come to the polls.

Also it discusses the "wins" for Republicans who want over-the-counter birth control options and so more independent women are looking at this as taking care of the woman's health issue(s) and then can look at the economy.

Take a listen to the 3-min story and let's talk.

Basically, I'm not sure I think this article makes sense. Don't many Republicans want to move birth control to over-the-counter so that it doesn't fall under health care costs and instead it's a direct cost to the patient?  I guess I'm confused on that issue being a "win" for most women.

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What Women's Votes Could Mean For The Midterms

  
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www.npr.org/2014/10/30/360019761/what-womens-votes-could-mean-for-the-midterms

 

In presidential elections, Democrats have been on the winning end of the gender gap — but that hasn't been true in midterms. Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson about women in this election.