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4:51 pm
Fri August 24, 2012

In Akin's wake, Ryan defends anti-abortion record

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Republican vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan speaks at a campaign event in Fayetteville, N.C., on Thursday.
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As congressional colleagues, Rep. Todd Akin (right) and Rep. Paul Ryan have co-sponsored anti-abortion legislation. They're seen here before a press conference on Ryan's budget proposal on Apr. 5, 2011.
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Originally published on Fri August 24, 2012 7:27 pm

Since Republican Rep. Todd Akin first said the words "legitimate rape" Sunday, just about everyone in the Republican Party has condemned those comments.

The Missouri Senate candidate later apologized, but his remarks continue to drive the political debate. They've also raised questions about the anti-abortion record of the Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.

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Developing: Beyond November
4:40 pm
Fri August 24, 2012

Akin: 'We're going to be here to win' US Senate race

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U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-St. Louis).
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In his first local press conference since his now well-known remarks about 'legitimate' rape, US Senate candidate Todd Akin has reiterated that he's staying in the race.

"We're going to be here through the November election, and we're going to be here to win," Akin said.

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