the war on women

Poll Data

Women’s access to fair pay, contraception, and abortion are at stake across the US. Rad Campaign commissioned a poll, conducted by Lincoln Park Strategies, to reach out to a diverse range of voters. Many polled agree that there is a War on Women - some more so than others.

the poll of 1000 likely voters, conducted in October, asked respondents via telephone if they agree or disagree with the following statement:

"Lawmakers in Washington have been engaging in a War on Women, by taking away women's rights to contraception, denying equal pay for equal work, and curbing a woman's right to choose."

The poll results, some of which can be seen in this infographic, make clear that issues regarding women’s rights are a concern for many voters in the 2012 election.

Among the Results

63% of those satisfied with the direction of the US agree that there is a War on Women.
45% of all people polled agree that there is a War on Women.
54% of Independent women voters agree that there’s a War on Women.
When it comes to education there is no difference among college and non-college graduate men (40% for both) but among women, college educated women (52%) are more likely than non-college educated women (47%) to believe there is a War on Women.

Party Lines

Though the majority of liberal people agree that there's a War on Women, surprisingly more liberal men (71%) agree than liberal women (68%).
49% of voters in Obama States (2008) agree while just 36% of voters in McCain states agree.
51% of voters in Base Democrat states agree that there is a War on Women as do 46% of voters in Swing States and just 37% of voters in base Republican States.
62% of Democrats polled agree there is a War on Women.
55% of moderate women agree that there is a War on Women, while 46% of moderate men agree.
Republican men (18% agree), women (27% agree), and independent men (39% agree) are not on board with the concept.
Independent women are much more likely to feel there is a War on Women (54%) as are Democratic men (61%), and women (63%).
66% of likely voters who say they plan to vote for Obama agree that there is a War on Women as opposed to 21% of Romney supporters.
67% of likely voters who plan to vote for Democrat candidates this election agree that there is War on Women while 23% who plan to vote for a Republican candidate disagree.

Age & Gender

Younger women, under 45, are the most likely age group to feel that they are under attack at 55%.
45% of women ages 65+ agree.
41% of men think there is a War On Women vs 51% who disagree.
49% of women agree there's a War on Women while 44% disagree.

Gender and Race

More black men (67%) agree that there's a war on women than any other race:

67% - Black men
63% - Hispanic women
62% - Black women
47% - White women
39% - White men
33% - Hispanic men

Likely voters in the following regions agree that there's a war on women:

55% - NE/Mid Atlantic
52% - Great Lakes
42% - Pacific
41% - South
36% - Midwest/Mountain