WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Republicans scrambled to distance themselves on Monday from Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin's comments about rape, which put an unwelcome focus on divisive social issues a week before the party holds its election-year convention.
Republicans Cold Shoulder Akin After Abortion Comments
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Mon, 08/20/2012 - 12:07pm
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