Akin Defies GOP Pressure in Missouri Senate Run
Rep. Todd Akin, a long-time Missouri Republican, remains staunchly anti establishment and principled as he weighs a Senate bid. Known for home schooling ties and strong gun rights advocacy, he defied party elders and opposed key GOP reforms while cultivating a loyal base in St Louis area.
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Middle class income share shrinks in US economy
Pew Research Center finds middle class Americans, with incomes from 39000 to 118000, own a shrinking slice of total income. The report calls it the worst decade in modern history as median wages stagnate, health care costs rise, and wealth concentrates at the top amid a slow, painful recovery.
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GOP upheaval precedes Romney Tampa convention
As Romney heads to Tampa for the GOP convention the party battles distractions over abortion and rape comments by Todd Akin. Polls show a close race with Obama and Romney. Critics warn the Akin controversy could undercut unity while the campaign shifts to the economy ahead of August 30 nomination.
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Romney Ryan pulled into abortion debate before GOP convention
Romney and Ryan faced questions on abortion positions amid Republican tensions over social issues. The dialogue followed Todd Akin's remarks on legitimate rape, drawing attention in battleground states ahead of the Tampa convention. Ryan defended Romney's top-ticket role while reiterating his own pro life stance and backing a bill to bar federal funding for abortion with narrow exceptions.
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