Akin fights to salvage Missouri Senate bid amid backlash
Rep. Todd Akin urged his bid to survive a Missouri Senate race after GOP leaders withdrew about $5 million in ads and party figures urged him to quit. Romney and Ryan condemned his rape remark as inexcusable while Akin apologized on Huckabee’s radio show insisting he misspoke. The controversy intensified as fellow Republicans questioned his ability to win in November and proceed with party plans to regain control of the Senate.
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Boisterous Medicare Debate Shapes House Races
Freshman Rep. Nan Hayworth defends Paul Ryan's Medicare plan amid clashes with Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney in New York's Hudson Valley. Romney's pick of Ryan renews a national fight on budget overhauls, Medicaid blocks grants, and future senior subsidies. Voter turnout and district contests shape November outcomes as parties weigh gains.
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Tampa strip club king reshaped the city’s adult scene
Joe Redner, 72, owner of Mons Venus, built Tampa’s notoriety in adult entertainment while clashing with governments over obscenity and safety rules. The libertarian activist and candidate has run for local offices nine times, fought the six-foot rule, and faced an applause of supporters and critics as he battles Stage IV lung cancer and reflects on his controversial career.
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Don Kleinhans
Hillsborough County
Medicare edge dominates Romney Obama campaign clash
The presidential race centers on Medicare as Romney seeks solvency for the program arguing Obama would undermine it with his health care overhaul. Obama defends his record and ties Romney to House Republicans and Ryan's voucher-like plan. The clash heads toward Florida forums featuring Romney ally Ryan and a focus on retiree voters and program costs.
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