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Todd Akin calls for help to save his Senate candidacy Missouri remained in the center of the political universe for the fourth straight day Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Todd Akin struggled to rejuvenate his Senate bid and Republicans speculated about possible deals that could provide him a graceful exit. New path for Akin campaign U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin sent out a Twitter message asserting that "party bosses" should not "trump the votes of the people of MO." Watch: Romney, Ryan on Damage Control for Women's Vote Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan scramble to hold onto women voters amid Rep. Todd Akin's rape comments. Akin cares little about pressure from GOP leaders Until this week, Rep. Todd Akin was virtually unknown beyond his suburban district, associated more with his deep religious convictions than any legislative achievements. Todd Akin's remarks on rape may help clarify the abortion debate For all the talk about exceptions for rape and incest, the real issue is whether abortion should be legal or illegal. Like any sentient person, I was appalled by Missouri Republican Congressman Todd Akin's comments about "legitimate rape." I was shocked by the Limbaugh-ian proportions of his ignorance about the female reproductive system ("in cases of legitimate rape, the female body has ways to ... Akin ascended in politics on his own, cares little about pressure from GOP establishment Until this week, Rep. Todd Akin was virtually unknown beyond his suburban district, associated more with his deep religious convictions than any legislative achievements. Todd Akin resists Mitt Romney's call, stays in Senate race The congressman fled Missouri this week to plan campaign strategy to deal with the aftershocks of a comment made on Sunday. Akin imbroglio is bad news for Republicans If there is any silver lining for Republicans from the Todd Akin imbroglio, no one seems to have found it yet. Akin has never been fazed by pressure from GOP elite St. Louis — Until this week, Rep. Todd Akin was virtually unknown beyond his suburban district, associated more with his deep religious convictions than any legislative achievements. 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.
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