Issues, Etc. A New Poll on Sanctity of Life Issues- Dr. Michael New, 1/30/26 (0302)
Jan 30, 2026
Dr. Michael New, a political scientist at Catholic University and scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses a new Knights of Columbus/Marist poll. He highlights public views on taxpayer funding, conscience protections, and in-person safeguards for chemical abortion. He also traces FDA policy changes and debates around telehealth abortion risks.
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March For Life Attendance And Energy
- Dr. Michael New attended the 53rd March for Life and described it as the largest human rights demonstration in the world.
- He noted strong youth turnout and enthusiasm that energized pro-life advocacy efforts.
Poll Asks Harder Life Questions
- The Knights of Columbus Marist poll includes questions many polls omit, like conscience rights and pregnancy help centers.
- That breadth yields more actionable data for sanctity-of-life policy debates.
Majority Opposes Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
- A clear majority of Americans oppose taxpayer funding for elective abortions domestically.
- Opposition is stronger for overseas funding, with 67% against it in the poll.