But abortion stances would definitely lose elections for Republicans. And it was hardly a front burner issue during the 2008 election. It was only mentioned about once, during that Saddleback church pow wow.
For whatever reason, you seem to be the one who has blown that issue greatly out of proportion. It's been a basic plank in the Republican party for years. Do want it changed?
No, it doesn’t need to be changed, but supporting the Conservative cause is not an “all or nothing” proposition. That kind of thinking limits the large amount of people who may be 51% conservative to voting for democrats because they’re told by conservatives that their conservative lean doesn’t qualify them to vote conservative, because they’re somehow not conservative enough.
As I recall when Bob Dole was asked about this plank in the republican platform, he replied "I never read that darn thing." (paraphrased)
How did that work for him?