THE EMPTY THREAT:

It is worth noting that "moderate" doesn't necessarily mean holding centrist opinions down the board. In fact, it's more often the case that moderates hold a mix of left- and right-wing ideas -- such as someone who opposes gun control but supports raising the minimum wage.

And voters often hold inconsistent views. For example, polling indicates that a strong majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade. But majorities also favor banning abortion after the first trimester, which wasn't allowed under Roe.

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