Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Missouri Senate candidate's comments on rape stir outcry Rep. Akin Pregnancy from is 'really rare' Mike Huckabee Would Like to Remind You That Rape Has Created Some Extraordinary People [Todd Akin] Todd 'Legitimate Rape' Says He Won't Drop Out of Race as Almost Entire GOP Abandons Him Watch Piers Morgan Call Representative A 'Gutless Little Twerp' [Video] Candidate apologizes for 'legitimate rape' comment “Legitimate ” & The Republican War On Women Mo. Congressman releases online apology ad Pressure Mounts Deadline intensifies pressure congressman Top News Headlines Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi Dies Will quit race wants know Claire McCaskill trails all three potential opponents pressures a hopeful his presses after remarks fights save bid establishment

Todd Akin The Missouri GOP Senate candidate under fire for his controversial comments about rape has asked for "forgiveness" and plans to pursue his bid for office despite calls to withdraw. Todd Akin Finds a Friend Dr. John Willke, who has long held controversial views on pregnancy and rape, defends the Republican congressman. By Abigail Pesta. Todd Akin asks for 'forgiveness' in new ad as 5 p.m. withdrawal deadline looms The embattled Republican candidate in one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate contests vowed to fight on, but a significant deadline loomed Tuesday that was bound to intensify pressure on him to abandon the race over his comments that women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape." Todd Akin defiant as he faces deadline to withdraw from election Even people in his own party is urging the Missouri congressman to abandon the race over his comments that women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape." Todd Akin Is Still Apologizing In the face of mounting pressure from his own team — including, but definitely not limited to Scott Brown, Sean Hannity, and the National Review — Republican Congressman Todd "Legitimate Rape" Akin doesn't appear to be going anywhere. Although Akin faces a deadline Tuesday evening to be replaced in his Senate ... More » Congressman Akin resists pressure to quit race Republican Representative Todd Akin resisted pressure to quit the Senate race in Missouri, releasing a new ad apologizing for his inflammatory remarks about rape. Will Todd Akin Stay or Will He Go? Under Missouri state law Akin has until 5 p.m. this evening to withdraw from the race in order for a state party nominating committee to select a replacement candidate. After that, it becomes progressively more complex for him to leave. But what if Akin stays? [ more › ] PPP Poll: Todd Akin isn't dead yet If talking about "legitimate rape" is going to doom Rep. Todd Akin's Senate bid, it hasn't happened yet . An automated Public Policy Polling survey taken Monday night has Akin at 44 and Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) at 43. That's basically where the Missouri Senate race was in May. Read full article >> Remarks by Missouri Rep. Todd Akin Sparks Political Uproar for GOP Watch Video | Listen to the Audio GWEN IFILL: A controversial remark from a Senate candidate dominated politics today, with both President Obama and Mitt Romney weighing in and taking other jabs as well. JAY CARNEY , White House: Surprise guest here. GWEN IFILL: President Obama, who has been pinning his reelection hopes on women voters, took advantage today of controversial remarks made by a ... Watch: Rep. Todd Akin Remains in Race Despite GOP Outcry Jake Tapper discusses how Akin's comments are worrying the Republican Party.
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