Dr. Theresa Wheeling, a former registered Republican, changed her party affiliation to Independent and is now voting for Vice President Kamala Harris after the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections. In bellwether counties like Erie, Pennsylvania, white women voters may play a crucial role in elections. A nonpartisan group’s polling shows that moderate white women are split between Harris and Trump, with economic issues and preserving democracy ranking as top concerns. While Trump and Republicans may have an advantage on the economy, Democrats could appeal to white women voters on abortion rights. Data from past elections indicates a realignment among white women voters, particularly younger age groups, with Democrats gaining an edge. The trend suggests that the voting bloc may remain a toss-up in future elections. Wheeling, now registered as an Independent, believes her vote choice is based on the candidate, character, and issues, indicating a potential shift in voting behavior but not necessarily a permanent realignment.
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