Planned Parenthood Vindicated in November Election

The Washington Post - Election 2012 blog: Revenge of Planned Parenthood, by Rachel Weiner:

Since early last year, Planned Parenthood has been under siege. Republicans in the House attempted to end federal funding for the family planning group; legislators around the country cut funds. Abortion restrictions increased. In the Republican presidential primaries, Mitt Romney promised to defund the group. 

But in the face of increased opposition, Planned Parenthood found newly intense supporters. And the organization succeeded in widening the debate to include not just abortion but cancer screenings and contraceptives. In last week’s election, results and exit polls suggest, the group won. . . .