There's a lot to chew on in today's Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll regarding Americans' thoughts about abortion. The poll's release date is appropriate as today marks the 40th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortions on a national level.
For years, polls have indicated more support for the pro-life movement, with many analysts saying a key factor has been the prevalence of sonograms; though opponents say that isn't true. In fact, last May, Gallup reported that by a 50-41 percent margin, more Americans called themselves pro-life v. pro-choice.
But when it comes to whether or not Americans support the 1973 law legalizing abortion, the poll shows that support has never been greater for the controversial law.