On Pregnancy from Rape:
From what I understand from doctors, that's really rare. If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. But let's assume maybe that didn't work or something. I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be on the rapist.
~ Congressman Todd Akin, R-Missouri, running for Senate
We're going to prove to Missourians that Todd Akin is out of touch with their problems, out of touch with the pain that they feel, and out of touch with the views that they hold dear.
~ Akins opponent, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri
As a woman & former prosecutor who handled 100s of rape cases,I'm stunned by Rep Akin's comments about victims this AM bit.ly/NahiHz
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) August 19, 2012
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Tomorrow, Todd Akin explains that legitimate murders don’t cause death.
— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) August 19, 2012
And yes - Todd Akin is a member of the House Science and Technology committee. Weep for America. lgf.bz/NyVyki
— Charles Johnson (@Lizardoid) August 19, 2012
I'm a little disturbed by Todd Akin's kind of casual confusion of science, magic, wishful thinking, genuine bullshit and politics.
— David Waldman (@KagroX) August 19, 2012
Beyond gaffes, Todd Akin wants to ban the morning after pill in all circumstances: 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-a…
— Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias) August 19, 2012
When Todd Akin starts a sentence with, "From what I understand from doctors," something horrible and idiotic will follow.
— Bearded Stoner (@beardedstoner) August 19, 2012
.@beardedstoner Who were these “doctors” Rep. Todd Akin spoke to? Witch doctors? Doctors of divinity? Spin doctors?
— Charlie Galvin (@cxarli) August 19, 2012
explain to me EXACTLY what a#legitimaterape is?Todd Akin needs to spend some time in a men's prison and re-evaluate his definition.
— Michelle Warren (@_Mickey15) August 19, 2012
Missouri education at its finest. This is what the whole country will be like if you vote Repub.2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-a…/via@aaronbrethorst
— Mark Dagon Hughes (@mdhughes) August 19, 2012
Todd Akin sounds just like a member of the Taliban#LegitimateRapeThe GOP must be so proud.
— Matt Clemons (@Mclemons67) August 19, 2012
Yikes. When you're asked tough questions about your beliefs, just invent biological processes to defend your position. 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-a…
— Chris Ludden (@MisterLudden) August 19, 2012
Somewhere mitch McConnell is pounding a handle of jack and shooting at a picture of Todd akin.
— john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) August 19, 2012
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Ryan hailed Akin's 'leadership' during Missouri Senate primary: 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/paul-r…
— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) August 19, 2012
Can we all just agree that Todd Akin's comments were unbelievably moronic and terrible, then get back to actual issues?
— benshapiro (@benshapiro) August 19, 2012
— Elizabeth West (@Limeylizzie) August 19, 2012
@benshapiro It is an actual issue, especially if you are a woman living in Missouri, idiot.
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— Gen JC Christian (@JC_Christian) August 19, 2012@limeylizzie well@benshapiro's been married 3 yrs w/o children. Abstinence or Akin science?
Kudos to
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 19, 2012@toddakin for his statement on his remark. Still waiting on Obama apology for calling Romney a murderer.
GOP Rep Todd
— The Count (@countondowntown) August 19, 2012#Akin now says he misspoke. He meant to say that sinful witches float whereas innocent women sink.
Akin outburst will put pressure on Romney-Ryan: 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-a…
— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) August 19, 2012
Would not mind if todd akin legitimately was torn to shreds by a legitimate shark
— Jessi Klein (@jessirklein) August 19, 2012
i wish the female body had a magical mechanism to protect us from giving birth to people like todd akin
— StephanieGeorgopulos (@omgstephlol) August 19, 2012
FLASHBACK: Rep Todd Akin
— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) August 19, 2012#legitimaterape claim like@paulryanvp support for HR 3-redefined rape as only "forcible rape" hrld.us/ebJfoF
— Scott Swenson (@SBSwenson) August 19, 2012
@dwstweets#NDAA and#Shaheen Amendment mean Reps Ryan and Akin have to cast votes denying care to servicewomen who were raped.#Stand4them
Five Things Everyone Should Know About GOP Senate Candidate Todd Akin thinkprogress.org/election/2012/…
— Teresa DiVicenzo (@Tdivicenzo) August 20, 2012
Todd Akin's Complete Book of Female Knowledge is comprised of old discarded Betty and Veronica stories.
— Graham Gemmell (@GrahamGemmell) August 20, 2012#AkinFemaleFacts
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Todd Akins Press Release
St. Louis - Congressman Todd Akin just released the following statement regarding his interview on the "Jaco Report" broadcast this morning in St. Louis:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"As a member of Congress, I believe that working to protect the most vulnerable in our society is one of my most important responsibilities, and that includes protecting both the unborn and victims of sexual assault. In reviewing my off-the-cuff remarks, it's clear that I misspoke in this interview and it does not reflect the deep empathy I hold for the thousands of women who are raped and abused every year. Those who perpetrate these crimes are the lowest of the low in our society and their victims will have no stronger advocate in the Senate to help ensure they have the justice they deserve.
"I recognize that abortion, and particularly in the case of rape, is a very emotionally charged issue. But I believe deeply in the protection of all life and I do not believe that harming another innocent victim is the right course of action. I also recognize that there are those who, like my opponent, support abortion and I understand I may not have their support in this election.
"But I also believe that this election is about a wide-range of very important issues, starting with the economy and the type of country we will be leaving our children and grandchildren. We've had 42 straight months of unacceptably high unemployment, trillion dollar deficits, and Democratic leaders in Washington who are focused on growing government, instead of jobs. That is my primary focus in this campaign and while there are those who want to distract from that, knowing they cannot defend the Democrats' failed economic record of the last four years, that will continue to be my focus in the months ahead."
"After reviewing what it has done to my poll numbers, I realize I must have misspoken." -Todd Akin
— Richard Feldman (@rtfeldman) August 20, 2012
too late
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 20, 2012@toddakinyour apology is garbage.
Clay Aiken knows more about women's bodies than Todd Akin.
— braden graeber (@hipstermermaid) August 19, 2012
I'm a conservative and a pre-medical student. Todd Akin is an embarrassment.
— JakeO (@jake_tweet) August 20, 2012
As a Missouri voter, I am absolutely appalled by Todd
— Balancing Jane (@BalancingJane) August 20, 2012#Akin, and not just for today's comments. bit.ly/RaMi9I
Is it possible to win a Senate race with 0% of the women's vote? Asking for a friend.
— Nate Silver (@fivethirtyeight) August 19, 2012
Have to wait for polls, but on instinct I'd call McCaskill a 2:1 favorite in
— Nate Silver (@fivethirtyeight) August 19, 2012#MOSEN now. Had as toss-up tilting GOP before Akin remarks.
Calling McCaskill a 2:1 favorite prices in some chance that Akin will drop out. I'd take her side of those odds if he stays in.
— Nate Silver (@fivethirtyeight) August 19, 2012
— Jeff Smith (@JeffSmithMO) August 19, 2012
@fivethirtyeight He won't drop out. He believes everything he said. And a good chunk of Missourians, much to my chagrin, believe it too.
Another Update:
examiner.com/article/rep-to…People like this exist? How do you qualify to be a political leader if you can't pass high school health class?
— Moriah Ziese (@Moriah_Ziese) August 20, 2012
Doctors on Twitter are going to have to start putting the caveat in their bio: 'Views are my own and definitely not those of Todd Akin'
— Jessica Alice (@jessica_alice_) August 20, 2012
Horrible. These men are awful! RT
— Narniakat (@Narniakat) August 20, 2012@slate RT@thinkprogress Last year Todd Akin and Paul Ryan partnered to redefine rape thkpr.gs/QQkDGK
The Onion does not have to write an article about Todd Akin. Todd Akin did it for them.
— Micala (@twinewlipsedawn) August 20, 2012
Huge political storm cloud rising over Missouri and the Sea of Galilee for Romney and the GOP. They need to get ahead of both stories now.
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) August 20, 2012
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— Local Crank (@TheLocalCrank) August 20, 2012@ktumulty: Todd Akin's 10th grade Biology teacher must be looking for ways to retroactively flunk him.”
Todd Akin is moron of the day. Thanks, douchebag. Now you're going to lose a winnable race and Obama gets a new shiny object to use. Idiot.
— Tom Reale (@realet) August 20, 2012
It's shockingly ignorant and insane comments like Todd Akin's that make me think the end of the world really is coming in 2012...
— Meghan McCain (@McCainBlogette) August 20, 2012
Todd Akin's Wikipedia page is on fire. bit.ly/MG9qfu ^
— Andrew Hart (@hartpandrew) August 20, 2012@chrishawk10
Wow, I'm energized. Thank you,
— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) August 20, 2012@toddakin! I donated to both@emilyslist AND@clairecmc today! This feels good...
Turns out my body has something like pepper spray already built right in! Why has this information been kept from us by science, Todd Akin?
— Christina (@christinawrites) August 20, 2012
"Misspeak" is apparently a GOP code word for "I accidentally told people what I really believe."
— Kent Kangley (@kentkangley) August 20, 2012@toddakin
Todd Akin has until Tuesday Aug. 21 to drop out of U.S. Senate race?: In the wake of Rep. Todd Akin’s “legitimat... bit.ly/NR8aEb
— Seattle Republican (@SeattleGOP) August 20, 2012
Todd Akin: “Not a day goes by that I don’t wish I was as smart as a uterus” nyr.kr/Sa2APZ
— Andy Borowitz (@BorowitzReport) August 20, 2012#LegitimateRape
Todd Akin should live a few years as a woman. Listen to the way we are spoken to and about. Experience it. You damn disgusting rabid beast.
— somali rose (@somalirosek) August 20, 2012
Todd Akin is continuing the chaos operation... kudos to you good sir!!!!
— uncommonfan (@theuncommonfan) August 20, 2012
RT
— Dom Dickerson(@Lastrabbit1) August 20, 2012@kate_sheppard: That bonkers thing Todd Akin said today? Lots of anti-abortion people actually believe it. bit.ly/ScA7dW
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