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cleduc

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33. Nope, that's the word Akin & Ryan

Mon Aug 20, 2012, 04:53 PM

Aug 2012

put into rape legislation
http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/08/20/715431/todd-akin-rape-apologizes/

and
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/08/19/712251/how-todd-akin-and-paul-ryan-partnered-to-redefine-rape/

Although a version of this bill passed the GOP-controlled House, the “forcible rape” language was eventually removed due to widespread public outcry

So most of the GOP House liked the term "forcible rape" and Ryan co-sponsored the bill

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TPM-Breaking: Akin Advisers Make Preparations For Withdrawal Tomorrow [View all] Ichingcarpenter Aug 2012 OP

No, say it ain't so! Don't quit Todd, you can do it! democrat_patriot Aug 2012 #1

Article is not clear bluestateguy Aug 2012 #2

Its breaking news but I sense its Akins himself Ichingcarpenter Aug 2012 #3

And Akins vows to fight on Capt. Obvious Aug 2012 #4

Yours is time dated more current Ichingcarpenter Aug 2012 #11

GOP withdrawal denied. Panasonic Aug 2012 #5

Withdrawal also prevents pregnancy n/t maxrandb Aug 2012 #15

If it gets out in time.. Panasonic Aug 2012 #17

Too late to send to Akin's Mom. FSogol Aug 2012 #31

Who would replace him? nt woolldog Aug 2012 #6

same question. could they pick the next closest schmuck vote-getter? nt Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #22

Wingers are calling for the candidate Caribou Barbie supported maxrandb Aug 2012 #35

answer per WSJ: If Mr. Akin drops out of the race, the state Republican committee would choose a rep Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #25

No! Force GOP to carry this candidacy to full term! Z_I_Peevey Aug 2012 #7

+1 n/t fishwax Aug 2012 #12

Perfect. aquart Aug 2012 #30

+ 1 He can't abort the race now ~ he has to goclark Aug 2012 #38

That's a great response. n/t leeroysphitz Aug 2012 #41

I thought the deadline was today at 5 p.m. joeybee12 Aug 2012 #8

I read it was tomorrow at 5 p.m. on another thread fishwax Aug 2012 #14

Thanks... joeybee12 Aug 2012 #16

good point...which would SURE to cause confusion. But, knowing the repukes they'd pass Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #20

Ideally he stays in... joeybee12 Aug 2012 #24

Todd Akin you're breaking my heart. I never thought of you as a quitter... LynneSin Aug 2012 #9

Why aren't they letting Akin be Akin? MrScorpio Aug 2012 #10

HAHAHAHA. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #19

Todd Akin: �We�re Going To Stay In� Capt. Obvious Aug 2012 #13

Will Akin's withdrawal be legitimate, forcible or will he just pull out? cleduc Aug 2012 #18

Best. Headline. Evah. KamaAina Aug 2012 #21

CNN Headline (So Help Me) "Akin Says Remarks Ill-Conceived". nolabear Aug 2012 #23

Oops. n/t leeroysphitz Aug 2012 #43

nooooo! Don't go! Care Acutely Aug 2012 #26

Next? Lint Head Aug 2012 #27

No, Akin, Don't Abort!!! It would be wrong. n/t Blue Meany Aug 2012 #28

Akin said he misspoke, cleduc Aug 2012 #29

You're kidding. "Forcible"? aquart Aug 2012 #32

Nope, that's the word Akin & Ryan cleduc Aug 2012 #33

Why is the MSM focusing on the "legitimate rape" wording. BlueStreak Aug 2012 #34

Seems like they're showing the whole clip, every time I've seen it. lightcameron Aug 2012 #37

I agree, but I see it as two important issues BlueStreak Aug 2012 #44

Who went and made this an issue before he was locked in? MrSlayer Aug 2012 #36

Ah....shit ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2012 #39

Bullshit. This guy is not dropping out. RagAss Aug 2012 #40

The GOP is trying to force him out by doing this MiniMe Aug 2012 #42

It is interesting to watch repugs turn on their own - TBF Aug 2012 #45

Too bad WI_DEM Aug 2012 #46