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== Opposed [[Pro-Life]] Leader Todd Akin (or Richard Mourdock) ==
 
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'''''The following have become a hindrance to advancement of the [[pro-life]] movement, by opposing the principled stance of Todd Akin''''', as their demagoguery interferes with limits on abortion based on false allegations of rape:
 
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|[[Karl Rove]]
 
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|Karl Rove engaged in demagoguery against Akin by falsely pretending that Akin was drawing a distinction between "legitimate rape" and "illegitimate rape": "After those damaging statements, I mean to try and differentiate between what’s a legitimate rape and an illegitimate rape and believing somehow that a woman’s body would reject a pregnancy if it was an illegitimate rape … These were reprehensible and deplorable comments." <ref>[http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/08/21/karl-rove-rep-akin-should-leave-race-after-deplorable-comments/]</ref>  Rove's [[American Crossroads]] relies on funding from [[Las Vegas]] casino owners, and Karl Rove evidently cares more about money for his (ineffective) [[Super PAC]] than [[pro-life]] values.
 
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|[[Ron Johnson]]
 
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|Johnson had no connection with the issue and is not up for reelection, but apparently act on orders by [[RINO]]s in pontificating that "Todd Akin's statements are reprehensible and inexcusable...Gaining a Republican majority in the US Senate and fixing the huge challenges that face our nation is more important than any one individual's political ambitions. Todd Akin should do the right thing for the nation and step aside today, so Missouri Republicans can put forth a candidate that can win in November." <ref>[http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=277645]</ref>
 
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|[[Sean Hannity]]
 
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|"As a political observer I see it differently here. I think for the next week all you're going to hear from Democrats is your comments. ...I think there is one political reality that I think has to be faced by you and your campaign and that is that you know, the reality here is that Democrats now have a ton of ammunition and they are now going to try to use these remarks to hurt everybody they can. And if I was put in that position, I would at least be thinking about what is in the best interest of the party."<ref>[http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2012/08/20/hannity_urges_akin_to_consider_dropping_out_in_interview_with_him.html]</ref>  Recall that Hannity once had a [[pro-life]] priest on his show simply to berate him unfairly for his principled stance.
 
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|[[RedState|redstate.com]]
 
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|"This is abhorrent, ignorant, idiotic, foolish, blindingly stupid…Akin must go." <ref>[http://www.redstate.com/neoavatara/2012/08/19/todd-akin-must-go/]</ref>
 
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|[[Ann Coulter]]
 
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|"This selfish swine, Todd Akin, is going to hurt the Republican Party." <ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/23/ann-coulter-todd-akin-selfish-swine_n_1824510.html]</ref>
 
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|[[Mitt Romney]]
 
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|"Todd Akin’s comments were offensive and wrong and he should very seriously consider what course would be in the best interest of our country." <ref> [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election-2012/mitt-romney-pushes-rep-todd-akin-drop-race-lets-deadline-calls-furor-a-bit-overreaction-article-1.1141698#ixzz24TyqMN9X] </ref>
 
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|[[Paul Ryan]]
 
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|"His statements were outrageous, over the pale. I don’t know anybody who would agree with that." <ref>[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/08/21/in-exclusive-interview-paul-ryan-distances-self-from-akin/]</ref>
 
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|[[Sarah Palin]]
 
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|Falsely implied that Akin was staying in the race based on "self-desire": "So you have to step aside ... from your self-desire to get in there and serve and do what you believe is right, and you have to, in a sense, take one for the team, and you have to step aside, hand the mantle to someone else." <ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/79976.html#ixzz24Twr7RsW] </ref>
 
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|[[Rush Limbaugh]]
 
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|perhaps fearful of losing an advertiser, even though he's already made millions by pretending to be [[conservative]], Rush piled on with the [[media bullying]] against Akin. Limbaugh called Akin's comment "stupid" and then, illustrating Limbaugh's foolish self-centeredness, declared that "If I had demanded Akin drop out, he’d be gone."<ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/80003.html#ixzz253Tv1IjT</ref>  Limbaugh said, "What I think Mr. Akin should try to realize here as he makes his decision is that all of these things that he truly cares about will be much easier to make happen if we win the Senate and the White House and hold the House this November.  He must put the nation and its future ahead of everything else that he's considering.  And I hope he comes to the right conclusion."<ref>http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2012/08/21/akin_s_remark_was_stupid_and_untrue_now_he_must_put_the_nation_s_future_first</ref>
 
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|[[Michelle Malkin]]
 
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|"If only we conservative women had magical ways of preventing stupid Repub men from implanting rhetorical IEDs on our lawns…"<ref>http://michellemalkin.com/2012/08/20/the-todd-akin-mess/</ref>
 
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|[[Tea Party Express]] leader Amy Kremer
 
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|"One of the lessons we learned in 2010 is that we need candidates who are not only conservative, but are capable of putting together a strong campaign against liberal opponents. Akin’s frequent ‘Bidenisms’ are distracting from the important issues at hand."<ref>http://www.teapartyexpress.org/5205/tea-party-express-urges-rep-akin-to-step-down</ref>
 
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|[[Reince Priebus]]
 
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|Priebus said the Party would not support Akin financially. "[H]e could be tied. We're not going to send him a penny."<ref>http://www.redstate.com/2012/08/27/priebus-on-akin-he-could-be-tied-were-not-going-to-send-him-a-penny/</ref>
 
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|[[Mitch McConnell]]
 
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|"What he said is just flat wrong in addition to being wildly offensive to any victim of sexual abuse, although Representative Akin has apologized, I believe he should take time with his family to consider whether this statement will prevent him from effectively representing our party in this critical election."<ref>http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/20/news/la-pn-mcconnell-suggests-todd-akin-consider-his-options-20120820</ref>
 
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|[[John Cornyn]]
 
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|"Congressman Akin’s statements were wrong, offensive, and indefensible,” he said in a statement release by the campaign committee. “I recognize that this is a difficult time for him, but over the next 24 hours, Congressman Akin should carefully consider what is best for him, his family, the Republican Party, and the values that he cares about and has fought for throughout his career in public service."<ref>http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/08/john-cornyn-gives-todd-akin-a-24-hour-ultimatum-we-want-you-out/</ref>
 
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|[[Roy Blunt]]
 
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|"Todd Akin, who has served in the House for a dozen years, has managed to get himself into a situation where he has become the issue,” Blunt said at a breakfast Tuesday sponsored by Politico. “If he gets out, I think we win the seat."<ref>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/08/28/blunt_says_akin_imperils_gops_hopes_for_missouri_115233.html</ref>
 
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|[[Scott Brown]]
 
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|"As a husband and father of two young women, I found Todd Akin’s comments about women and rape outrageous, inappropriate and wrong. There is no place in our public discourse for this type of offensive thinking. Not only should he apologize, but I believe Rep. Akin’s statement was so far out of bounds that he should resign the nomination for US Senate in Missouri."<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/20/todd-akins-macaca-moment/</ref>
 
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|[[Jeff Flake]]
 
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|"I oppose abortion, but exceptions must be made for rape, incest and to protect life of the mother. Cong. Akin’s comment was wrong. #azsen"<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/20/todd-akins-macaca-moment/</ref>
 
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|[[Dean Heller]]
 
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|"Todd Akin’s comments were unquestionably inappropriate and absurd. He should not be the standard bearer for the Republican Party in Missouri."<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/20/todd-akins-macaca-moment/</ref>  ''And who is Dean Heller?'' He was ''appointed'' as Senator from [[Nevada]] by the Republican Establishment, rather than being elected by the people to the position.
 
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|[[Charles Krauthammer]]
 
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|"He's toxic. Nobody will touch him. Republicans aren't going to support him. He's not going to get any money. They've tossed away a seat that they could easily have won. It isn't only that it was offensive and toxic; it was unbelievably stupid. And there is enough stupidity in Congress that we don't need to add to it in this large amount. The guy's got to leave."<ref>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2012/08/20/krauthammer_on_akin_toxic_and_unbelievably_stupid.html</ref>
 
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|[[Chris Christie]]
 
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|"Akin should not only exit his race for the Senate, he should drop out of public life. I’m offended by what he thinks, not just what he said."<ref>http://www.northjersey.com/news/national/Christie_calls_for_Missouri_Senate_candidate_Akin_to_drop_out_of_race.html</ref>
 
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|[[Mike Pence]]
 
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|Demanded that [[Richard Mourdock]] apologize for saying that pregnancy that (rarely) occurs from rape is something [[God]] intended.<ref>http://www.chron.com/news/article/Pence-Mourdock-should-apologize-for-rape-comment-3977677.php</ref>
 
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== Stood With Principle and [[Pro-Life]] Leader Todd Akin ==
 
== Stood With Principle and [[Pro-Life]] Leader Todd Akin ==

Revision as of 16:28, November 11, 2012

The media bullying of pro-life leader and candidate for the Senate from Missouri Todd Akin highlighted who sides with RINO or liberal positions when it counts most -- on the important social issues. Seven weeks later, Richard Mourdock made a similar pro-life statement that caused more RINO Backers to emerge from the woodwork.

A list of those who stood on principle is also provided.

Stood With Principle and Pro-Life Leader Todd Akin

Individual Comment
American Family Association AFA representative Bryan Fischer stated, "Akin's words, for which he apologized even though he had no need to, were right. He was entirely correct to say that pregnancies in cases of forcible rape are rare."[1]
Connie Mackey and the Family Research Council Never wavered from their support of Todd Akin throughout the media bullying; the Council's president, Tony Perkins called the GOP treatment of Akin "suspect".[2]
Missouri Delegates to the Republican National Convention "Missouri Delegates Still Support Todd Akin, Despite Controversy."[3]
Congressman Steve King "I think this election should be about, how did Todd Akin vote and what did he vote for and what did he stand for. And in this case, I'm seeing the same thing -- petty personal attacks substituting for strong policy."[4]
Rand Paul "Unlike his fellow Kentucky Republican senator, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul isn’t calling on Republican Congressman Todd Akin to leave the Missouri Senate race."[5]
Mike Huckabee Siding with Todd Akin, Huckabee observed that Akin's comment "was blown out of proportion not by the left, but by Akin's own Republican Party. Is this what the party really thinks of principled pro-life advocates?"[6]
Dr. John C. Willke "It's time for Republican leaders to rise to the level of Rep. Akin's principle and courage and stand with him and the Republican platform that stands for the protection of every human life."[7] (Dr. Willke is a physician with training in obstetrics.)
Susan B. Anthony List "We are proud to support Congressman Akin." [8]
Tony Perkins "Todd said he misspoke. He apologized for it. And so now I think it’s time to move on.”[9]
Pat Buchanan "Whittaker Chambers said that “the great failing of American conservatives is they do not retrieve their wounded.”

He had it right, as Todd Akin can testify."[10]

Newt Gingrich "I think Todd Akin is the choice of the people of Missouri. And Todd Akin has publicly apologized. People make mistakes.”[11]
Victoria Jackson “The Todd Akin thing was so blown out of proportion — it’s a joke. How many times do people get pregnant from rape? It’s point zero zero one percent. It’s a joke. I read lots of articles. I know people, because I’m 53. I’ve know a lot of people, and I’ve actually never known anyone who got pregnant from being raped.”[12]
Jill Stanek "I'm SICK of GOP's wimpiness on pro-life issue, most recently evidenced by @ToddAkin panic."[13]
Rick Santorum Released a joint statement with DeMint saying ""Todd Akin is a principled conservative who is committed to winning and fighting for freedom in the U.S. Senate. Todd will work to stop reckless spending, stop the out of control debt, repeal the government takeover of healthcare, support our military and defend life at every stage."[14]
Jim DeMint Released a joint statement with Santorum saying "Todd Akin is a principled conservative who is committed to winning and fighting for freedom in the U.S. Senate. Todd will work to stop reckless spending, stop the out of control debt, repeal the government takeover of healthcare, support our military and defend life at every stage." Funding Akin with the Senate Conservatives Fund he founded. [15]
Mark Levin "I agree with Senators DeMint and Santorum, as well as Newt Gingrich. It's time to get behind Todd Akin." [16]

Other comments

Individual Comment
Dick Morris "I think that story is a big plus for Romney right now because the story is not that some kooky Republican Congressman running for the Senate said something stupid. That was the first story. Now the story is that the responsible leaders of the Republican Party – Romney and McConnell and Ryan and all of them – are piling on Akin to withdraw and he won’t. And that really sends a message to pro-choice women that they don’t have to be afraid of Mitt Romney, that they don’t have to vote for Obama because of that."[17]
Rick Scott "I clearly disagree with what he said."[18]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=004DDFAC-6907-452E-93F5-62D3793BBABE
  2. ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/21/tony-perkins-gop-treatment-of-akin-suspect/
  3. ↑ http://www.rollcall.com/news/missouri_delegates_still_support_todd_akin_despite_controversy-217050-1.html
  4. ↑ http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57497428-503544/rep-steve-king-backs-up-todd-akin-weighs-in-on-rape-and-abortion/
  5. ↑ Rand Paul reticent to weigh in on Akin's future but says Akin's comment was incorrect by Ryan Alessi, mycn2.com, August 22, 2012, retrieved August 24, 2012
  6. ↑ http://akin.org/huckabee-chip-in
  7. ↑ http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/21/news/la-pn-todd-akin-touts-support-from-man-who-popularized-theories-on-rape-20120821
  8. ↑ http://hinterlandgazette.com/2012/08/social-conservatives-including-frc-head-tony-perkins-defending-rep-todd-akins-legitimate-rape-comment.html
  9. ↑ http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/80049.html
  10. ↑ http://buchanan.org/blog/a-grand-old-party-in-panic-2-5223
  11. ↑ http://nationaljournal.com/politics/gingrich-appears-to-support-akin-20120902
  12. ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/08/31/victoria-jackson-todd-akin-rape-abortion_n_1847852.html
  13. ↑ https://twitter.com/JillStanek/status/240391400078864384
  14. ↑ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/26/santorum-demint-endorse-akin/
  15. ↑ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/26/santorum-demint-endorse-akin/
  16. ↑ Sept 26th post to Facebook
  17. ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/oreilly/2012/08/23/morris-akin-story-now-big-plus-romney
  18. ↑ Gov. Scott practices for Monday night RNC speech, condemns Akin rape comments The Buzz, Tampa Bay Times, August 21, 2012, retrieved September 7, 2012.
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