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Evan McMorris-Santoro / Talking Points Memo:
Rep. Steve King: I've Never Heard Of A Girl Getting Pregnant From Statutory Rape Or Incest  —  Rep. Steve King, one of the most staunchly conservative members of the House, was one of the few Republicans who did not strongly condemn Rep. Todd Akin Monday for his remarks regarding pregnancy and rape.
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Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Akin Clarifies ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comments: Women Make ‘False Claims’ About Being Raped  —  Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) announced that he will continue with his race for the U.S. Senate, during an appearance on the Mike Huckabee radio show Tuesday afternoon, and clarified his claims that women who face “legitimate rape” cannot become pregnant.
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly:
Todd Akin, Superstar  —  So the big question in Politicsland this afternoon is how and why Todd Akin was able to convince himself to defy the entire GOP establishment of his state, the GOP presidential nominee, the major national campaign funders, and nearly the entire Right-Wing commentariat, and stay on the ballot in Missouri.
James Hohmann / Politico:
GOP rejects rape exception in platform  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Even as Mitt Romney sought to quash the furor surrounding Todd Akin's “legitimate” rape comments, the Republican platform committee here approved an abortion plank that includes no exemptions for rape, incest or even to save the life of the mother.
Discussion: CNN, Mother Jones and Poliglot
Ron Paul / CNN:
Ron Paul delegates set to strike deal with RNC  —  Tampa, Florida (CNN) - A stand off between Ron Paul supporters and the Republican National Committee over convention delegates appears to be easing, and both sides are close to announcing a deal that could help avoid a potentially embarrassing moment …
Heather Leigh / KMEG-TV:
Rep. Steve King on the Campaign Trail  —  (LE MARS/SIOUX CENTER, IA) Representative Steve King, who's running for re-election in Iowa's 4th Congressional District, made a few campaign stops today.  —  We caught up with him in Le Mars and Sioux Center, where he spoke about gun control …
Los Angeles Times:
Todd Akin touts support from crusader who espoused theories on rape  —  Rep. Todd Akin takes questions after speaking at the Missouri Farm Bureau candidate interview in Jefferson City, Mo. (Christian Gooden / St. Louis Post-Dispatch / Associated Press / August 10, 2012)
Discussion: The Daily Dish
BuzzFeed:
Fetus Vanishes From Akin Website
Gregory J. Krieg / ABCNEWS:
Todd Akin Defies Mitt Romney and Stays in Missouri Senate Race
CNN:   Romney says he spends ‘more wisely’ than Obama campaign
Meredith Shiner / Roll Call:
Todd Akin Staying Put, as Top Missouri Republicans Tell Him to Exit
Discussion: Show Me Progress
Garance Franke-Ruta / The Atlantic Online:
Romney Endorsed by, Praised Dr. John Willke, Leading Proponent of Idea That Rape Lowers Pregnancy Risk
Washington Post:
Todd Akin should drop out of Senate race, Romney says
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
The Morning Plum: No, Romney and Ryan don't really want a ‘great debate’
Alexander Burns / Politico:
Exclusive: Akin ad asks for ‘forgiveness’ (Updated)
Alexander Burns / Politico:
Brown against GOP abortion language
Mark Murray / First Read:
NBC/WSJ poll: Heading into conventions, Obama has four-point lead  —  After Mitt Romney selected his vice presidential running mate, and just days before the political conventions kick off next week, President Barack Obama maintains his advantage in the race for the White House, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
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Pew Research Center for the People and the Press:
Medicare Voucher Plan Remains Unpopular  —  Plurality Views Ryan VP Choice Negatively  —  OVERVIEW  —  Paul Ryan's selection to the Republican ticket has put the issue of Medicare squarely on the 2012 campaign agenda.  And the latest Pew Research Center survey continues to find the public …
myFOXDetroit.com:
New Michigan Poll has Romney ahead of Obama  —  WJBK Fox 2 -  —  Foster McCollum White Baydoun (FMW)B, a national public opinion polling and voter analytics consulting firm based in Michigan and representing the combined resources of Foster McCollum White & Associates (Troy, Michigan) …
Wall Street Journal:
In Tight Race, Romney Faces Hurdles  —  Poll Finds Republican Closing in on Obama's Lead but Facing Empathy Concerns; President Scores Poorly on the Economy  —  Heading into next week's Republican convention, Mitt Romney remains within striking distance of President Barack Obama …
Discussion: CNN
Daniel Strauss / The Hill:
Ryan: I've more foreign policy experience than Obama had in 2008
Discussion: Politico
BuzzFeed:
RNC Chair: Bring On Biden  —  Priebus brings the “brass knuckles.”  Secret Service agents overheard discussing Biden's trip on a flight to Tampa.  —  Image by Steven Mantilla / AP  —  TAMPA, Florida — Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said the GOP will respond tenfold …
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Mike Lillis / The Hill:
Dems prepare to go behind enemy lines at GOP convention in Tampa  —  Don't call it sabotage, but as Mitt Romney and the Republicans are taking over Tampa for next week's GOP convention, a sizable crew of Democrats will be there as well, working furiously behind enemy lines in an effort to muffle the GOP message.
Discussion: Taegan Goddard's …
David Zahniser / Los Angeles Times:
Porn industry announces moratorium after syphilis-case reports  —  Trade group calls for a nationwide shutdown on X-rated productions while more than 1,000 performers are tested for the sexually transmitted disease.  —  The porn industry has been temporarily shut down due to a recent outbreak of syphilis …
Mayhill Fowler / The Huffington Post:
Obama: No Surprise That Hard-Pressed Pennsylvanians Turn Bitter  —  LISTEN TO THE FULL OBAMA April 6.  FUNDRAISER SPEECH HERE Some highlights - Obama responds to Krugman toward the end of the audio (46:20); Obama discloses his trip to Pakistan (40:17); Obama discusses fundraising successes …
Erik Ortiz / NY Daily News:
Minn. Rep. Kerry Gauthier caught with zipper down... literally.  Admits to having ‘no strings attached’ sex with 17-year-old boy at rest stop, police say  —  The Minnesota Democrat posted Craigslist ad trolling for anonymous sex partners.  State Democratic leaders are asking him to withdraw from re-election bid in wake of scandal.
 
 
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