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Claire McCaskill: 'most endangered Democrat' wins Missouri Senate race

By Gail Russell Chaddock | 11/07/12

Rep. Todd Akin's comments on rape played big at the polls among both women and men voters, helping Senator McCaskill win by nearly 15 percentage points a race she had been expected to lose.

When Lizz met Michele: The Winstead-Bachmann show at the fair
Politics & Policy

When Lizz met Michele: The Winstead-Bachmann show at the fair

By Jim Walsh | 09/04/12

The comedienne-slash-political heretic met the congresswoman for the first time at the State Fair.

Christian Science Monitor

Todd Akin now trails Claire McCaskill by 10 points, poll shows

By Linda Feldmann | 08/24/12

The latest Rasmussen poll shows Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri beating Rep. Todd Akin by 10 points, 48 percent to 38 percent. Before Akin's comment on 'legitimate rape,' he was ahead.

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Rasmussen Poll in Mo. Senate race: McCaskill 48; Akin 38

By Eric Black | 08/24/12

Will the damage from Akin's "legitimate rape" nonsense blow over?

New book probes the unraveling of the American dream
Business

New book probes the unraveling of the American dream

By Liz Fedor | 08/23/12

Donald Barlett and James Steele argue monied interests shape policy to the financial detriment of the middle class.

Eric Black Ink

Latest on Akin, including emergency apology ad

By Eric Black | 08/21/12

"The mistake I made was in the words I said, not in the heart I hold."

Christian Science Monitor

Todd Akin says he's staying in Senate race, despite furor over rape comment

By David Grant | 08/21/12

Todd Akin's remark on 'legitimate rape' set off a firestorm, including within Republican ranks. If he were to drop out of the Missouri Senate race before 5 p.m. Tuesday, the state party can nominate a replacement.

Eric Black Ink

Four Akin follow-ups

By Eric Black | 08/20/12

Akins says he won't withdraw

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Eric Black Ink

Todd Akin’s colossal gaffe could be a game-changer

By Eric Black | 08/20/12

Pundits had started to write off Sen. Claire McCaskill’s chances of winning a second term. Not now.

Rep. Todd Akin
Second Opinion

Rep. Todd Akin needs to take a course in female biology

By Susan Perry | 08/20/12

Akin's comments on rape showed his ignorance while defending his no-exceptions stance on abortion.