Democrats focused on abortion rights worry they’re losing independent women

Democrats are facing headwinds with one of their most important voting blocs – independent women.

 

A New York Times/Siena College poll released on Monday shows female independents favoring the GOP by 18 points, a sizable increase since September at a critical juncture before the midterms.

 

“At the end of the day, voters are paying more for everything from groceries to energy. When families are struggling to make ends meet, and are having to decide between heating and eating, they are going to vote for change,” Karoline Leavitt, the Republican House nominee challenging Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, told The Hill on Monday.

 

Democrats have focused much of their campaign pitches on abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade roiled up their base.

 

But now the party is facing questions about that strategy.