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Todd Akin is strongly against abortion even in cases of [[rape]], declaring in an interview, "If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down."<ref name="Talking 81912">{{cite news|url=http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-akin-legitimate-rape.php Talking Points Memo|publisher=Talking Points Memo|author=Evan McMorris-Santoro|title=Todd Akin: 'Legitimate' rape victims don't get pregnant|date=August 19, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> [[Politico.com]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/79864.html?hp=l1 Politico.com|title=Todd Akin: ‘Legitimate rape' victims rarely get pregnant|publisher=[[Politico.com]]|author=David Cohen|date=August 19, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> featured a headlining story, criticizing Akin's stance and the tone of his language. McCaskill [[Twitter|tweeted]] that she was "'stunned' by his comments."<ref name="Talking 81912" /> In fact, an estimated 32,000 pregnancies annually result from [[sexual assault]].<ref name="Talking 81912" /> Akin previously had called for a ban on the [[morning-after pill]].<ref name="talking 80912">{{cite news|publisher=Talking Points Memo|author=Eric Kleefeld|url=http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-akin-ban-the-morning-after-pill.php Talking Points Memo|title=Rep. Todd Akin: Ban The Morning-After Pill|date=August 9, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> |
Todd Akin is strongly against abortion even in cases of [[rape]], declaring in an interview, "If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down."<ref name="Talking 81912">{{cite news|url=http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-akin-legitimate-rape.php Talking Points Memo|publisher=Talking Points Memo|author=Evan McMorris-Santoro|title=Todd Akin: 'Legitimate' rape victims don't get pregnant|date=August 19, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> [[Politico.com]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/79864.html?hp=l1 Politico.com|title=Todd Akin: ‘Legitimate rape' victims rarely get pregnant|publisher=[[Politico.com]]|author=David Cohen|date=August 19, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> featured a headlining story, criticizing Akin's stance and the tone of his language. McCaskill [[Twitter|tweeted]] that she was "'stunned' by his comments."<ref name="Talking 81912" /> In fact, an estimated 32,000 pregnancies annually result from [[sexual assault]].<ref name="Talking 81912" /> Akin previously had called for a ban on the [[morning-after pill]].<ref name="talking 80912">{{cite news|publisher=Talking Points Memo|author=Eric Kleefeld|url=http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/todd-akin-ban-the-morning-after-pill.php Talking Points Memo|title=Rep. Todd Akin: Ban The Morning-After Pill|date=August 9, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> |
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After his remarks were criticized, Akin explained that he mispoke.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fox2now.com/2012/08/19/the-jaco-report-august-19-2012/ Jaco Report on Fox News|publisher=Fox News|author=Jaco|title=Jaco Report: August 19, 2012|date=August 19, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> Though he pledged to stay in the race, calls mounted for him to resign the nomination, including from two sitting Republican US Senators. <ref>[http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/244385--rep-akin-im-staying-in-senate-race</ref> |
After his remarks were criticized, Akin explained that he mispoke.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fox2now.com/2012/08/19/the-jaco-report-august-19-2012/ Jaco Report on Fox News|publisher=Fox News|author=Jaco|title=Jaco Report: August 19, 2012|date=August 19, 2012|accessdate=August 19, 2012}}</ref> Though he pledged to stay in the race, calls mounted for him to resign the nomination, including from two sitting Republican US Senators. <ref>[http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/244385--rep-akin-im-staying-in-senate-race</ref> Crossroads GPS, a Republican super-PAC, cancelled their plans to advertise for Akin, saying "the act speaks for itself." <ref>[http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/08/crossroads-pulls-out-of-missouri-after-akin-comments-132572.html |
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]<ref/> National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman [[John Cornyn]] called the comments "wrong, offensive, and indefensible" and said that the congressman should "carefully consider" whether to stay in the race. <ref> |
]<ref/> National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman [[John Cornyn]] called the comments "wrong, offensive, and indefensible" and said that the congressman should "carefully consider" whether to stay in the race. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/08/cornyn-akin-should-consider-path-forward-132574.html]</ref> |
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The 2012 United States Senate election in Missouri will be held on November 6, 2012, alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is running for re-election to a second term. Todd Akin won the Republican primary on August 7, 2012, to be the Republican nominee.
Background
In 2006, Claire McCaskill was elected with 49.6% of the vote, narrowly defeating Republican incumbent Jim Talent.
Republican primary
The Republican primary election for the United States Senate in Missouri, held on August 7, 2012, was one of the three most anticipated of summer 2012. This was due to the projected closeness of the Federal races in the 'Show-Me State' in November 2012, and the potential to change the control of the Senate in January 2013.[1] The primary campaigning by the candidates included many "attack ads" directed at John Brunner and Sarah Steelman at each other, but very few aimed at Todd Akin. Democrat Claire McCaskill, or PACs working on her behalf, also aired negative commercials aimed at her most-likely November opponents.
Candidates
- On Ballot
- Todd Akin, U.S. representative[2]
- Jerry Beck[3]
- John Brunner, businessman, Chairman Emeritus of Vi-Jon[4][5]
- Mark Lodes[3]
- Hector Maldonado[3]
- Mark Memoly, Author, ATB Sales, LLC Executive, and Retired Ford Motor Company Manager[3]
- Robert Poole[3]
- Sarah Steelman, former state treasurer and state senator[6]
- Declined
- Jo Ann Emerson, U.S. representative[7]
- Sam Graves, U.S. representative[8]
- Peter Kinder, Missouri lieutenant governor (running for lieutenant governor)[9]
- Blaine Luetkemeyer, U.S. representative[10]
- Ed Martin, attorney (running for the MO Attorney Gerneral)[11]
- Tom Schweich, State Auditor[12]
- Jim Talent, former U.S. senator[13]
- Ann Wagner, former U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg and former Missouri Republican Party chairwoman (running for the House)[14][15][16]
Endorsements
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Election
100% reporting (3,428 of 3,428 precincts) [24]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Todd Akin | 217,404 | 36.05 | |
| Republican | John Brunner | 180,788 | 29.98 | |
| Republican | Sarah Steelman | 176,127 | 29.20 | |
| Republican | Jerry Beck | 9,801 | 1.62 | |
| Republican | Hector Maldonado | 7,410 | 1.23 | |
| Republican | Robert Poole | 6,100 | 1.01 | |
| Republican | Mark Memoly | 3,205 | 0.53 | |
| Republican | Mark Lodes | 2,285 | 0.38 | |
| Total votes | 603,120 | 100.00 | ||
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General election
Candidates
- Claire McCaskill (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Todd Akin (Republican), U.S. Congressman
- Jonathan Dine (Libertarian)[3]
Issues
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Todd Akin is strongly against abortion even in cases of rape, declaring in an interview, "If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down."[25] Politico.com[26] featured a headlining story, criticizing Akin's stance and the tone of his language. McCaskill tweeted that she was "'stunned' by his comments."[25] In fact, an estimated 32,000 pregnancies annually result from sexual assault.[25] Akin previously had called for a ban on the morning-after pill.[27]
After his remarks were criticized, Akin explained that he mispoke.[28] Though he pledged to stay in the race, calls mounted for him to resign the nomination, including from two sitting Republican US Senators. [29] Crossroads GPS, a Republican super-PAC, cancelled their plans to advertise for Akin, saying "the act speaks for itself." Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Claire McCaskill (D) |
Todd Akin (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Survey USA | August 9-12, 2012 | 585 | ± 4.1% | 40% | 51% | 4% | 5% |
| Chilenski Strategies/Missouri Scout | August 8, 2012 | 663 | ± 3.8% | 47% | 48% | — | 6% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 30, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 44% | 47% | 4% | 5% |
| Mason-Dixon | July 23-25, 2012 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 44% | 49% | — | 7% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 7, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 42% | 50% | 2% | 7% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 24-27, 2012 | 602 | ± 4.0% | 44% | 45% | — | 11% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 17, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 43% | 48% | 2% | 7% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 14-15, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 43% | 50% | 4% | 4% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 27-29, 2012 | 582 | ± 4.1% | 43% | 43% | — | 14% |
| Rasmussen Reports | November 9, 2011 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 47% | 45% | 5% | 3% |
| Public Policy Polling | September 9–12, 2011 | 632 | ± 3.9% | 45% | 43% | — | 12% |
| Public Policy Polling | April 28-May 1, 2011 | 555 | ± 3.9% | 46% | 45% | — | 8% |
| Public Policy Polling | March 3–6, 2011 | 612 | ± 4.0% | 45% | 44% | — | 11% |
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Claire McCaskill (Incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Todd Akin | ||||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | ||||
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See also
- United States Senate elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri, 2012
- Missouri gubernatorial election, 2012
- Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2012
- Missouri attorney general election, 2012
- Missouri state treasurer election, 2012
- Missouri secretary of state election, 2012
References
- ^ "Primary day: Five things watch for in Missouri, Michigan and Washington". August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Cite uses deprecated parameter|authors=(help); Text "ashington Post" ignored (help) - ^ Miller, Sean (May 17, 2011). "Rep. Akin joins Missouri Senate race, setting up primary fight". The Hill. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Williams, Kari (May 23, 2012). "Business perspective needed in Washington, Brunner says". Call Newspapers. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ Frontenac Republican joins Senate race, aims to unseat McCaskill
- ^ Brunner Enters Missouri Senate Race : Roll Call Politics
- ^ Catanese, David (December 1, 2010). "Inaugural scoop: Steelman files for Senate". Politico. Retrieved December 1, 2010.
- ^ Catanese, David (February 22, 2011). "Emerson to pass on Senate bid". Politico. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
- ^ Wagman, Jake (February 3, 2011). "Sam Graves says no to running for U.S. Senate". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
- ^ Kinder endorses Dave Spence - David Catanese - POLITICO.com
- ^ Miller, Joshua (May 13, 2011). "Luetkemeyer Will Not Seek Missouri Senate Bid". Roll Call. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
- ^ D'Aprile, Shane (May 9, 2011). "Missouri Republican Ed Martin shifts to House race instead of Senate bid". The Hill. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
- ^ Missouri: No Senate Bid for Tom Schweich | At the Races
- ^ Lambrecht, Bill (January 27, 2011). "Talent says no to Missouri Senate bid". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ Wagner Moves Toward Bid for Akin's Seat in Missouri : Roll Call Politics
- ^ Ann Wagner moves toward Congressional run
- ^ Ann Wagner Definitively Rules Out Senate Bid : Roll Call Politics
- ^ a b c d e f g Conservative Senators Pick Sides in Texas, Missouri and Maine Primaries | At the Races
- ^ a b c d e f g http://www.akin.org/endorsements
- ^ [1]
- ^ Tea Party Express | 2012 Endorsements | Tea Party Express
- ^ Sarah Steelman | Missouri Senate | SBA-List
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". MO Secretary of State. August 8, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ a b c Evan McMorris-Santoro (August 19, 2012). Talking Points Memo "Todd Akin: 'Legitimate' rape victims don't get pregnant". Talking Points Memo. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ David Cohen (August 19, 2012). Politico.com "Todd Akin: 'Legitimate rape' victims rarely get pregnant". Politico.com. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Eric Kleefeld (August 9, 2012). Talking Points Memo "Rep. Todd Akin: Ban The Morning-After Pill". Talking Points Memo. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Jaco (August 19, 2012). Jaco Report on Fox News "Jaco Report: August 19, 2012". Fox News. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ [http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/244385--rep-akin-im-staying-in-senate-race
External links
- Elections from the Missouri Secretary of State
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- U.S. Congress candidates for Missouri at Project Vote Smart
- Official campaign websites