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BusinessWeek: Karl Rove Jokes About Todd Akin's Murder
August 31, 2012 The Republican master strategist made the joke during a fundraiser with influential donors.
It's All Politics
Cut Off From Party's Purse Strings, Rep. Akin Plans Next Move
August 22, 2012 After his remarks about rape and pregnancy, Missouri Republican Todd Akin faces an uphill climb in his Senate contest against Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill. One expert says that to attract moderate voters, Akin must steer the conversation to the economy.
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Update: Akin Vows Again To Stay In Missouri Senate Race
August 21, 2012 Under fire for his comments about rape and abortion, the Missouri Senate candidate is under pressure from his own party to drop out before the end of the day. His Democratic opponent is one of the few voices urging him to stay in.
It's All Politics
Todd Akin Fallout Spreads From Missouri To White House Race
August 20, 2012 Rep. Todd Akin's rape comment gave Democrats new fodder for their argument that Republicans are out of step on women's issues. In addition to endangering Akin's Senate bid amid GOP calls for him to step aside, it gave Democrats a new way to attack the GOP's White House ticket.
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Obama: Congressman's Rape Remarks 'Don't Make Sense,' Were 'Way Out There'
August 20, 2012 The president weighed in on controversial comments made over the weekend by Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., who is running for the Senate. Akin said that women who are victims of "legitimate rape" rarely get pregnant.
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Missouri GOP Senate Candidate's Remarks On Rape Stir Controversy
August 19, 2012 Missouri Congressman Todd Akin, who's challenging Democrat Claire McCaskill for the U.S. Senate seat, said it's "rare" for women to become pregnant when they are raped. The Romney campaign distanced itself from the remarks.
It's All Politics
Missouri's Claire McCaskill Gets Clarity On Her Opponent, If Not Her Future
August 8, 2012 The Democratic senator gets her preferred opponent in November with Rep. Todd Akin's victory in the state's Republican primary. But McCaskill still has an uphill fight to re-election.
