05.14.2008 6:35 pm

Todd Akin: Profile in courage or politically nuts?

WASHINGTON — Alone in Missouri, and also among the southern Illinois congressional delegation, Rep. Todd Akin voted against the farm bill on Wednesday.

The Missouri Republican says it was a tough choice, but fiscal considerations demanded it.

The bill amounted to about $300 billion,…

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04.08.2008 12:41 pm

Gore Vidal vs. Todd Akin

By Deirdre Shesgreen

WASHINGTON–Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District isn’t exactly earthy-crunchy-granola territory.

But the House race against incumbent Rep. Todd Akin, R-Town and Country, has attracted no fewer than five Democrats. And strangely enough, it has sparked the interest of liberal author, critic, and provocateur…

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