Todd Akin Loses

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Florida’s Slow Election Results, Williams’ Feud With Trump, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 8, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including some winners and losers from Tuesday's election and Jon Stewart weighs in on the Missouri Senate race between Claire McCaskill and Todd Akin. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Claire McCaskill Defeats Todd ‘Legitimate Rape’ Akin in Missouri Senate Race

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Claire McCaskill was considered one of the Democrats most likely to lose her seat in the 2012 election race. That is, until her Republican opponent Todd Akin opened his mouth during a television interview and the infamous words came out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Flynt Offers Akin $1 Million to Prove ‘Legitimate Rape’ Claim

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 3, 2012 Hustler Publisher Larry Flynt says he will give Todd Akin the monetary reward if the Missouri GOP Senate candidate can substantiate his controversial comments about rape and abortion. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

More Michele Bachmann Hypocrisy, the Latest Political Sex Scandal, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 2, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces his endorsement and another GOP political candidate says something dumb about rape. The day's happenings include Mayor Michael Bloomberg's endorsement and Mitt Romney supporters' views on climate change. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Three Blind Mice: GOP Candidates Mourdock, Akin and Walsh

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Oct 25, 2012 Republican Richard Mourdock tells us that a pregnancy resulting from a rape is “a gift of God" and in doing so seeks to deny the religious freedom of women. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Obama Goes on ‘The Daily Show,’ Ryan Mocks GOP ‘War on Women,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt's "Romnesia," Joe Walsh's science fail and the possibility of a split Electoral College come Election Day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VP Debate Wrap-Up, Romney Plagiarism Accusation, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 13, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Wisconsin Republican who says "some girls rape easy," why Todd Akin should never be allowed to weigh in on scientific matters again and two congressional candidates nearly come to blows at a debate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Paul Ryan on ‘The Stench,’ a ‘Dumber’ Romney, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 27, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including why Mitt Romney says his heart aches, the GOP is back to supporting Todd Akin and his ridiculous "legitimate rape" comments, and the latest Fox News failure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney Releases Tax Return, Clinton Visits ‘The Daily Show,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 22, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the latest swing state polls, why Paul Ryan was booed at the annual AARP conference and "Saturday Night Live" pokes fun at Mitt Romney's "47 percent" comment in prime time. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mitt’s New Message, Obama’s ‘Biggest Failure,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 21, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including why women in New Mexico may soon have to prove they were "forcibly raped" to get welfare and one of Jon Stewart's most epic takedowns of Fox News. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Romney Secret Campaign Footage, Fox News Prank, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 18, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a rape remark from the wife of Todd Akin and Christine O'Donnell mulls another run for public office. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )