Todd Akin Missouri Senate Run: Candidate Rebuilding After Rape Remark
"If you get to the first week or second week of October and the Missouri race is still unquestionably part of the equation for getting to 51 senators, then I would be shocked if outside money didn't come in," Hancock said, of the Republican strategy to ...www.huffingtonpost.com
The ten most competitive Senate races of 2012
This seat is a must-win if the GOP hopes to win control of the Senate. Other races to watch: Arizona (open seat, Republican), Hawaii (open seat, Democratic), New Mexico (open seat, Democratic), Michigan (Debbie Stabenow, Democratic incumbent), Missouri ...blog.timesunion.com
GOP's Senate hops dim
GOP Senate fail: Politico notes: "A year ago, Republicans dreamed of a smashing, top-to-bottom 2012 election victory that would sweep into office a new president and a strong Senate majority along with him. ... DeMint <3 Todd Akin: Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S ...www.salon.com
Todd Akin May Get Financial Help In 2012 Missouri Senate Race From Sen. Jim ...
In their campaign to retake the Senate, the GOP had originally set high hopes on the Missouri race. But since Akin made an infamous charge that women's bodies were physiologically designed to prevent pregnancies resulting from a "legitimate rape," the ...www.huffingtonpost.com
She The People
Todd Akin, left, speaks as Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill stands by during the first debate in the Missouri Senate race Friday, Sept.www.washingtonpost.com
Rape gaffe starts off first debate in heated Mo. Senate race
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 Missouri Senate candidates. Akin painted his opponent as a big-spender who votes 90 percent of ...www.washingtonpost.com
In Missouri Senate race, GOP engages in a standoff
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A game of political chicken is playing out among the nation's top Republicans and Missouri's embattled GOP nominee for the Senate. Will Rep. Todd Akin eventually cave to party leaders' demands and drop his challenge to ...www.businessweek.com
Akin, McCaskill meet in debate for first time
Advertisement. Missouri Senate Debate. Republican Rep. Todd Akin, left, speaks as Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, center, and Libertarian Jonathan Dine listen during the first debate in the Missouri Senate race Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Columbia, Mo.www.sunherald.com
Virginia Senate Race 2012: George Allen, Tim Kaine Talking Up Cooperation
All year, roughly a dozen Senate races have been fiercely competitive as Democrats fight to hold onto their slim majority - 51-47 plus two independents who caucus with the party - while defending 23 seats to the GOP's 10.www.huffingtonpost.com
Sparks fly at first U.S. Senate debate in Columbia
Todd Akin during the first debate in the Missouri Senate race Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff ... Akin drew sharp rebukes for the statements, including some calls from Republicans for him to drop out of the race. Recent polls ...www.news-leader.com
Senate Polls Show Democrats Gaining On Rising Voter Enthusiasm
Currently, a combination of returning senators and candidates leading in 2012 contests would give the Democrats 48 seats, with 51 needed for a majority.www.huffingtonpost.com
2012 Senate Races: Chamber of Commerce Goes To Bat For GOP With Ads In ...
Tester and Brown have been top targets of the Chamber for months as the nation's largest business lobbying group has spent tens of millions of dollars in some eight Senate races and dozens of House contests. King, seen as likely to side with Democrats ...www.huffingtonpost.com
GOP Senate takeover hopes dim, but too early to put on ice
GOP Senate takeover hopes dim, but too early to put on ice. By Liz Halloran | NPR | Sep 21, 2012 ... out of the box?www.scpr.org
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 ... Akin, 65, is challenging McCaskill, rather than seek re-election to the 2nd Congressional District in St. Louis, to which he first won ...www.examiner.com
Missouri Congressman Akin Vows to Stay in Senate Race
Todd Akin, whose remarks on abortion and rape led fellow Republicans to urge him to quit as the party's Senate candidate in Missouri, reiterated his vow to stay in the race as authorities investigate threats against him. Akin, a six-term congressman ...www.businessweek.com
Akin, McCaskill meet in debate for first time
Claire McCaskill, right, walks off the stage with challengers Republican Todd Akin, left, and Libertarian Jonathan Dine following their debate in the Missouri Senate race Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). COLUMBIA, Mo.www.semissourian.com
Candidates for Senate and Governor Debate the Issues
The first debate in the Missouri governor's race brought out familiar and important issues on Friday morning. Job creation was a key point of discussion when Incumbent Jay Nixon, Republican Dave Spence, ... After it concluded, the debate began between ...fox4kc.com
Akin pledges to keep ads on TV in Mo. Senate race
DAVID A. LIEB | September 7, 2012 07:22 PM EST | Associated Press AP. Compare other versions » ... Todd Akin said Friday that TV viewers in Missouri should expect to see his U.S. Senate ads all the way until Election Day. One of the biggest questions ...www.huffingtonpost.com
EUR Perspective: The Senate Races for 2012
it's also important to follow the hotly-contested race for control of the senate. It's been six years since the mid-Bush "blue wave" swept a fascinating crop of senators into higher office - Jim Webb in Virginia, Claire McCaskill in Missouri, Jon ...www.eurweb.com
McCaskill goes on offensive in first Senate race debate
By Eli Yokley news@joplinglobe.com The Joplin Globe Fri Sep 21, 2012, 08:49 PM CDT. COLUMBIA, Mo. - Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill went on the offensive Friday during her first debate with her Republican rival, U.S. Rep. Todd Akin. McCaskill ...www.joplinglobe.com
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