Iowa's Abortion Ban Puts 2024 GOP Candidates in a Bind

Republican presidential candidates vying for the 2024 nomination are being forced to address a six-week abortion ban in Iowa, a state with a heavily religious conservative base. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who won her re-election campaign by championing the ban, is pushing candidates to follow her strategy. While aligning with Reynolds may appeal to the state's conservative voters, it could pose challenges for candidates in other states and the general election. Some candidates have struggled to find their footing on the issue, with varying positions on a national ban. Former President Donald Trump, who remains the frontrunner in early polling, has criticized the six-week bans and advocated for leaving the issue to the states.