We have analyzed the records and statements of the people who are running, or are considering running, for president in the Republican primary. The winner will run against President Barack Obama.
The actions and votes that candidates take in office tell us a lot about what he or she would do if elected president.
Powers of the President
The president has more power over policies that affect our reproductive rights than any other person in government. This unique authority can be used to protect or take away our rights.
Does it matter who gets appointed to the Supreme Court or to lower federal courts? Do the people the president puts in charge of key health-care programs help or hinder women’s freedom and privacy? Could the president stop bad bills from becoming law by vetoing anti-choice legislation?
The answer to all of these questions is yes. That's why we published The Powers of the President: Reproductive Freedom and Choice. This report takes a look at specific ways the president influences whether we are in charge of our personal, private decisions, from abortion to birth control to many other important issues.
Download the report (PDF - 80kb)
