Candidate's Rape Comment Rekindles US Abortion Debate
A U.S. Republican lawmaker's statement this week that "legitimate rape" rarely causes pregnancy has pushed the abortion debate to the forefront of the U.S. presidential race. Republicans, including presidential contender Mitt Romney, are doing their best to distance themselves from the controversy. Akin's explanation for why he opposes abortion, even in the case of rape, drew widespread outrage from both Democrats and Republicans, with many describing Akin's ...
Candidate's Rape Comment Rekindles US Abortion Debate
A U.S. Republican lawmaker's statement this week that "legitimate rape" rarely causes pregnancy has pushed the abortion debate to the forefront of the U.S. presidential race. Republicans, including ...
Tue 21 Aug 12 from Voice of America
Boehner Predicts GOP Victory, But Not A Mandate To Overhaul Medicare
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, is optimistic that Republicans will maintain control of the House.
Tue 28 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
First Edition: August 28, 2012
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about new polling insights regarding the presidential campaign and Medicare, as well as what might become ...
Tue 28 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
Views On Abortion Debate: Akin's Defiance Hurts Romney; Sen. Snowe On Mending The GOP's Image
As Republicans assemble for their convention, Rep. Todd Akin's comments about rape and abortion are still reverberating.
Mon 27 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
Abortion Issues Emerge As Distraction For Republicans
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney charges Democrats with trying to exploit comments made by Missouri Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin for political gain.
Mon 27 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
Abortion Issues Continue To Stir Political Pot
Although GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's campaign advisers say they don't anticipate the need to adjust their strategy to respond to the latest fracas over reproductive rights, news outlets ...
Thu 23 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
Views On Akin And Abortion: Both Parties Energized By Candidate's Remarks On Rape, But Does It Clarify Abortion Debate?
Commentators from the left and right examine the controversy.
Thu 23 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
Views On Akin And Women's Health: 'A Debate The GOP Had Hoped To Avoid;' Views Harkening Back To Colonial Times
Commentators examine the repercussions of the Missouri Senate candidate's comments about rape and abortion.
Wed 22 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
Antiabortion Language In The GOP Draft Platform Draws Additional Attention To Akin Flap
The Republican panel charged with drafting the party's platform included language that would essentially ban abortion. Mitt Romney's campaign says he supports "exceptions for rape, incest and ...
Wed 22 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
Do Akin's Rape Comments Put GOP Ticket In Harm's Way?
News outlets analyze the potential repercussions to Mitt Romney's presidential bid by the statements made by Missouri Senate Republican candidate Todd Akin. Also examined is presumptive GOP ...
Tue 21 Aug 12 from Kaiser Health News
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