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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The Two-Way

'God Intended' A Pregnancy Caused By Rape, Indiana Candidate Says

Richard Mourdock, Republican candidate for Senate in Indiana.

October 24, 2012 Republican Richard Mourdock, who is running for Senate, ignited controversy with his explanation for why he opposes abortion in the case of rape.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Political Junkie

Obama & Gay Marriage: 'Courageous' Or Put Into A Corner?; Happy 300th Podcast!

President Obama participates in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC's Good Morning America in the White House on May 9. During the interview, Obama expressed his support for gay marriage, a first for a U.S. president.

May 14, 2012 President Obama's decision to back same-sex marriage was no small feat. But did he do it because Vice President Biden forced his hand? Plus: your favorite "It's All Politics" podcast moments.

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Monday, May 07, 2012

Political Junkie

Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar May Not Survive Tuesday's GOP Primary

Both Democrats come off unsuccessful gov. campaigns; Barrett lost to Walker in 2010, and Falk lost the primary in 2006.

May 7, 2012 In 1974, Richard Lugar was known as "Richard Nixon's favorite mayor," which didn't help his bid for the Senate. Now, with the Tea Party calling him "Barack Obama's favorite senator," he is in real danger of losing the GOP primary on Tuesday.

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Friday, February 25, 2011

Political Junkie

Once Nixon's Favorite Mayor, Dick Lugar Is Now Obama's 'Favorite Republican'

Lugar, in the Senate 34 years, faces a strong Tea Party challenge in next year's GOP primary.

February 25, 2011 Richard Lugar, Indiana's longest serving senator, has been considered a reliable conservative during much of his 34 years in office. But not everyone agrees, and he faces a potentially serious Tea Party challenge in next year's primary.

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