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Claire McCaskill

Governor Chris Christie speaking at a press conference in Asbury Park, N.J. (credit: Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

Christie Calls Rape Comments By Missouri Senate Candidate ‘Asinine’ & ‘Reprehensible’

Six-term congressman Todd Akin continues to come under fire from fellow Republicans and Democrats after his response to a question about abortion in cases when women become pregnant as a result of rape.

2012/08/20

U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) (Photo credit: akin.org)

Opinion: Despite Denials Akin’s Comments Are Part GOP War On Women

Congressman Akin’s comments are unconscionable and while Congressman Akin owns the words that came from his mouth, the sentiment and his policy goals are shared by both Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, despite their statements today.

2012/08/20

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