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In this Nov. 6, 2012 file photo, then-U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., and his wife Lulli wave to supporters after Akin gave his concession speech to U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. in Chesterfield, Mo. Akin, whose comment that women's bodies have a way of avoiding pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape" sunk his bid for the U.S. Senate and became a cautionary tale for other GOP candidates, has died. He was 74. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Ex-U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, sunk by ‘legitimate rape’ remark, dies

By John Hanna and Jim Salter - Associated Press

Rep. W. Todd Akin of Missouri ignited a firestorm of criticism over his comments on rape. (Associated Press)

Sen. Claire McCaskill floats Todd Akin as possible running mate for Donald Trump

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Todd Akin (Associated Press)

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

The Duggar clan (Scott Enlow)

Duggar clan to stump for Akin

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill (right) speaks Sept. 21, 2012, as she looks toward Republican challenger Rep. Todd Akin during the first debate in the Missouri Senate race in Columbia, Mo. (Associated Press)

McCaskill hits Akin with ads featuring raped women

By David A. Lieb - Associated Press

Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill (right) speaks Sept. 21, 2012, as she looks toward Republican challenger Rep. Todd Akin during the first debate in the Missouri Senate race in Columbia, Mo. (Associated Press)

Akin, McCaskill trade barbs in first debate

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Illustration Rape and Abortion by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

NAPOLITANO: Akin absurdity aside, rape never justifies abortion

By Andrew P. Napolitano

Alaina Carnan of Lexington, Ky., works Aug. 21, 2012, in the Senate campaign office of Rep. Todd Akin, Missouri Republican, in Chesterfield, Mo. Akin has come under pressure to abandon his Senate campaign after his comments that women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape." (Associated Press)

Akin to continue Senate race despite GOP pressure to quit

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

**FILE** Former Hawaii Rep. Ed Case holds a sign May 22, 2010, as he campaigns in Honolulu. (Associated Press)

Democrats run TV ads for Republican hopefuls

By David Espo - Associated Press

**FILE** Rep. Todd Akin, Missouri Republican (Associated Press)

Mo. Senate candidates leave recent hostility behind in GOP debate

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Sen. Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat, who won her seat narrowly in 2006 and is up for re-election in 2012, has no shortage of would-be GOP challengers. (Associated Press)

GOP challengers lining up for shot at Missouri Sen. McCaskill

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

Off-color remark caught by House mic

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Economy a likely blame game

By Jon Ward and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times