A December 2003 poll conducted by Zogby International, a respected nonpartisan polling firm, confirms that, by a 53% to 36% margin, the public supports the statement, "Abortion destroys a human life and is manslaughter." Some 68 percent of Republicans agreed with this statement while 43 percent of Democrats in the U.S. also agreed. The Zogby poll also showed that Americans are more inclined to support "restrictions on abortion" compared to five or ten years ago. According to the poll, 22 percent of Americans were more interested in abortion restrictions, while only 11 percent were less interested.

A November 2003 poll conducted by the Gallup Organization finds a strong majority of Americans continue to support the ban on partial birth abortion. In Gallup’s latest poll, 68% of the public says partial birth abortion should be illegal, while only 25% say it should be legal. Even among respondents describing themselves as "pro-choice," 50% support the ban while 42% do not.

Earlier in 2003 two polls revealed that a majority of women are now Pro-Life. An August poll done by The Polling Company revealed that 54% of women selected one of three different Pro-Life views opposing all or almost all abortions. Only 39% backed abortion. In contrast, two years ago (in 2001), when The Polling Company asked female registered voters to describe their views regarding abortion, a slight plurality (48% vs. 43%) indicated they supported abortion.