Trying to distance himself from the “legitimate rape” comment that Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) made last week, Pennsylvania Senate candidate Tom Smith (R) stirred up further controversy by comparing a pregnancy caused by rape to “having a baby out of wedlock.” Smith said Monday at the Pennsylvania Press Club that although he condemns Akin’s comment, he agrees… Continue reading Another Senate Republican Candidate Compares Rape To “Out Of Wedlock Pregnancy”
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Todd Akin – It’s Not About Ego, It’s Not About Politics. I Stand On Principles
Paul Ryan, the Republican vice presidential candidate, is very familiar with Mr. “Legitimate Rape” also known as Todd Akin. The two were responsible for a bill attempting to change the definition of rape from its present meaning to “forcible rape.” So when Todd Akin got into trouble for expressing his and the Republican party’s views… Continue reading Todd Akin – It’s Not About Ego, It’s Not About Politics. I Stand On Principles