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Pro-lifers will likely face pressure from their conservative coalition partners to avoid making such demands. Their fellow Republicans will worry about the war and taxes (as if there aren't pro-life candidates running who take mainstream conservative positions on those issues as well) and fear hostile media coverage. Given Giuliani's considerable talents and popularity, should he refuse the deal and force pro-lifers to oppose him, old GOP hands will even worry about defeat.

But if abortion foes settle for anything less, they must understand that they aren't just risking one presidential election -- or even just the right to life. They will be setting a precedent that could endanger their cause's status as a live issue in national politics.

It's their choice.

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