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Democrats exploit Todd Akin in Congress races
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers desperate to retain control of the US Senate have seized upon the controversial views of a pro-life Republican as a much-needed lifeline in the run-up to November polls. Congressman Todd Akin has been disowned by virtually the entire Republican leadership but remains in the race to…
Mitt Romney urges Todd Akin to quit Missouri Senate race
The US lawmaker whose controversial remarks about rape sparked a furor said he would not quit his race for a Senate seat, despite Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney’s demand to do so. The firestorm over congressman Todd Akin’s comments about “legitimate rape” has dominated campaign headlines and put the…
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