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Abortion gaffes of Todd Akin, Richard Mourdock resurface in campaign ads

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Former Republican Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri argues he was the victim of a "political assassination" and says he stands by point that the probability of pregnancy in the cases of rape are less than it would be otherwise. Shortly after winning his party's nomination for the Senate in August 2012, Mr. Akin said in a radio interview that women's bodies could somehow block an unwanted pregnancy in cases of "legitimate rape." (Associated Press)

Achin’ for Akin: Democrats praying for GOP Gaffes in midterms

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 19, 2010 file photo Don Bates Jr., right, makes a point as U.S. Senate candidates running in the GOP primary debate in Franklin, Ind. Questions have been growing about financial dealings by two of the three Republican politicians vying for the treasurer’s office. Bates, a tea party favorite, was accused in a 2010 lawsuit of defrauding his church of $7,900. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Financial questions hound treasurer candidates

By TOM LoBIANCO - Associated Press

New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner participates in a candidate's forum in New York on Aug. 13, 2013. (Associated Press)

YOUNG: A double standard in reporting on scandals

By J.T. Young

** FILE ** Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican. (Associated Press)

CURL: Coming in 2016 — a third way for the GOP

By Joe Curl

House Speaker John A. Boehner says the GOP will make a deal to let the government collect more tax revenue. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Obama, GOP leaders lay down markers on budget deal

By Nancy Benac - Associated Press

Republican Richard Mourdock, candidate for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat, participates Oct. 23, 2012, in a debate in New Albany, Ind., with Democrat Joe Donnelly and Libertarian Andrew Horning. Mourdock, when asked during the final minutes of the debate whether abortion should be allowed in cases of rape or incest, said "it's something God intended" when a woman is impregnated during a rape. (Associated Press)

MILLER: Politicizing rape

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney makes a point during a campaign stop at Jet Machine, a defense contractor, in Cincinnati on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Back in Ohio, Romney promises big changes

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks Thursday in Cincinnati. A pro-life convert, Mr. Romney is the standard-bearer for a party establishing increasingly absolute opposition to abortion, but he also must appeal to moderate voters to boost his Election Day hopes. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Romney weighs balance with pro-life views

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican (Associated Press)

McCain accepts Mourdock’s explanation, backs him

By Donna Cassata - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters Oct. 24, 2012, at an election campaign rally at the Reno Event Center in Reno, Nev. (Associated Press)

Romney fights for Iowa, Nevada

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock makes a point in Indianapolis on Wednesday, at a news conference at which he sought to clarify what he meant by remarks on rape he made in a debate the night before. (Associated Press)

Indiana Senate candidate apologizes, explains rape comment

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

“Richard Mourdock said that life is always a gift from God, and we couldn’t agree more.” - Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of The Susan B. Anthony List (Associated Press)

Pro-lifers stand with Mourdock in flap over rape

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Obama criticizes GOP candidate’s rape remarks

By BEN FELLER - Associated Press

GOP buys pricey ad in Indiana battle

By Tom LoBianco - Associated Press

Sen. Orrin Hatch (Associated Press)

After Lugar’s loss, Hatch not taking Senate race for granted

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

**FILE** Nebraska state Sen. Deb Fischer addresses supporters May 16, 2012, as her former opponent, state Attorney General Jon Bruning, applauds. (Associated Press)

GOP Senate hopes once again rest on insurgents

By Henry C. Jackson - Associated Press

Illustration by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

PAUL: Tea Party wins in Indiana

By Sen. Rand Paul

Sen. Richard G. Lugar of Indiana exits after delivering his GOP primary concession speech in Indianapolis on Tuesday night. The 80-year-old Republican was defeated in his bid for a seventh six-year term, to the delight of many tea party activists. (Associated Press)

Senators stunned by defeat of Lugar in Indiana primary

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Sen. Richard G. Lugar, Indiana Republican, is video-recorded by cellphone on Monday, May 7, 2012, during a visit to a waste-water treatment center in West Lafayette, Ind. (Associated Press/Journal & Courier)

Indiana’s Lugar faces tea party rival in primary

By Tom LoBianco - Associated Press