Republican Rep. Akin rebuilding Senate bid in Missouri
Tuesday is the deadline for Akin to get a court order to drop his challenge of Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill. But Akin says he won't do so. Instead, Akin plans to ramp up his campaign. He's holding a fundraiser Monday with former Republican ...www.foxnews.com
Akin, McCaskill camps brace for next twist in race
In the wake of Akin's remarks, McCaskill has held more than a dozen campaign events across the state focusing on postal reform, veterans issues, the farm bill -- almost everything except Akin's controversial rape-and-abortion remarks. And her only ...www.usatoday.com
Akin, McCaskill meet in debate for first time
By JIM SALTER, Associated Press - 1 minute ago. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Republican Rep. Todd Akin's comments about rape are evidence of his extremism on several issues, Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill said Friday at the first debate between the ...www.google.com
Akin, McCaskill meet in debate for first time
Akin, McCaskill meet in debate for first time. JIM SALTER, Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved.www.sfgate.com
Akin, McCaskill trade barbs in first debate
Besides attacking each other over Medicare, school lunches and the Iraq war, Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill and GOP challenger Rep. Todd Akin spent their first debate Friday blaming each other for the gridlock in Congress that has stalled ...www.washingtontimes.com
Akin and McCaskill offer contrasting visions in US Senate debate
But in the one-hour forum before the Missouri Press Association, Akin got in his shots as well, accusing McCaskill of often siding with President Barack Obama on such issues as health care reform.www.kansascity.com
Claire McCaskill calls Todd Akin's views 'extreme' at first debate
With a deadline to remove his name from the Missouri ballot fast approaching, Rep. Todd Akin (R) squared off against Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) at their first debate Friday morning. The Democrat cast the Republican as "extreme" while Akin sought to draw ...www.washingtonpost.com
Akin, McCaskill go head-to-head
COLUMBIA • After months of jabs between Missouri's two U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat Sen. Claire McCaskill and Republican Congressman Todd Akin faced each other during an at-times heated, hour-long debate today. The candidates discussed ...www.stltoday.com
Akin rebuilding Mo. Senate bid after rape remark
Tuesday is the deadline for Akin to get a court order to drop his challenge of Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill. But Akin says he won't do so. Instead, Akin plans to ramp up his campaign. He's holding a fundraiser Monday with former Republican ...washingtonexaminer.com
Akin, McCaskill largely plow same field of differences during sharp exchange
"I think Congresssman Akin's comments open the window to his views," said McCaskill. "He's apologized for those comments but they say a lot about how he views things.www.stlbeacon.org
Akin 'Rape' Comment Shows His Real Views, McCaskill Says
Republican Representative Todd Akin's assertion that "legitimate rape" rarely leads to pregnancy "opened the window to his views for Missourians," Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill said today. Speaking at a debate with Akin in Columbia, Missouri, ...www.bloomberg.com
McCaskill's First Debate Tars Akin As Extreme
Akin lamely tried to brush it off, saying "I don't believe this election overall is about talk" before moving to his boilerplate points.www.thenation.com
Akin and McCaskill face off
"I think Congressman Akin's comments opened the window to his views for Missourians, he has apologized for his comments, but they say a lot about how he views things and that's where Missourians need to pay attention," said McCaskill. "I believe a rape ...www.kfvs12.com
Claire McCaskill On Todd Akin's Rape Comment: 'It's What He Believes That's ...
tried to downplay his comments about "legitimate rape" in a debate with Claire McCaskill on Friday, the incumbent Democratic senator responded that Akin's beliefs are more troubling than his comments. "I think Congressman Akin's comments opened the ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Akin, McCaskill meet in debate for first time
Asked at Friday's debate before a gathering of Missouri newspaper editors about whether Akin's remarks still had a place in the race, McCaskill, 59, an abortion rights supporter, said the comments "open the window to his views for Missourians." She ...www.lebanondailyrecord.com
McCaskill and Akin will square off in first debate for U.S. Senate
The nation is closely watching the U.S. Senate race in Missouri that pits Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill against her Republican challenger U.S.www.examiner.com
McCaskill, Akin outline Social Security, Medicare ideas
Akin, McCaskill said, wants to hit Social Security with a "triple whammy" by using private individual accounts, raising the retirement age and cutting benefits.www.columbiatribune.com
McCaskill Uses 'Legitimate Rape' Debacle To Cast Akin As Extremist In Debate
McCaskill rejected Akin's suggestion that he represents the middle of anything right from the start. She alluded to Akin's "controversial statements" in her opening address without directly mentioning the time Akin suggested female biology prevents ...2012.talkingpointsmemo.com
McCaskill, Akin Clash in First Senate Debate of Season
COLUMBIA , Mo. -- Missouri U.S. Senate candidates Todd Akin and Claire McCaskill stayed close to campaign talking points during a forum in Columbia .ozarksfirst.com
Todd Akin, Claire McCaskill meet in debate for first time
Claire McCaskill and Republican congressman Todd Akin are squaring off in their first Senate race debate, and it didn't take long for Akin's comments on rape and abortion to divide the candidates. Akin said in a TV interview last month that women can ...www.politico.com
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