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October 31, 2011

AP: GOP candidate Herman Cain's view on abortion changes

by Shannon McCaffrey
The Associated Press

ATLANTA -- Republican Herman Cain said Sunday that he opposes abortion even after rape or incest or when a woman's life is at risk, contradicting previous statements in which he favored exceptions.

The stand that Cain staked out during an interview with CBS's "Face the Nation" comes as he tries to clear up his position on an issue watched closely by some social conservatives and evangelical voters, who are among his strongest supporters.

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