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1982:
Lewis Powel decides to retire after 10 years on the Supreme Court.

Vice President Bush casts the tie breaking vote to confirm Robert Bork as Powel´s replacement.

1992:
Bork´s opinion in the PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHEASTERN PA. v. CASEY case declares there is no constitutional right to have an abortion. Justices White, Scalia and Thomas as well as Chief Justice Rhenquist sign Bork´s opinion. Justice Souter and O Conner write concurring opinions upholding the Pennsylvania law but reaffirming Row vs. Wade. Justices Blackmun reads his angry dissent from the bench. Justice Stevens signs on the Blackmun´s view.

Democratic candidates for state legislature use protecting a women´s right to choose a winning issue.

Later 1990s:
No state outlaws abortion, most however adapt restrictions such as bans on partial birth abortions and requiring parental consent for minors.

21st Century: Because of the minorities of people with the strong views on the subject abortion is still a national political issue.
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