CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Representative Todd Akin held a public event on Friday afternoon for the first time since the broadcast of his controversial comments about rape victims, and attempted to turn the focus of his Senate race in Missouri back on the issue that had once made victory seem a sure thing: Senator Claire McCaskill. Related Times Topic: Todd Akin A Candidate's Stumble on a Distressing Crime (August 24, 2012) Victory for Akin Seen as Difficult, but Still Possible (August 23, 2012) The Election 2012 App A one-stop destination for the latest political news — from The Times and other top sources. Plus opinion, polls, campaign data and video. Download for iPhone Download for...
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