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PBS NewsHour  GOP Sidelines Akin But Asserts It's 'Proud Pro-Life Party'

Republicans Sideline Akin While Asserting GOP Is 'Proud Pro-Life Party' Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: GOP Sidelines Akin But Asserts It's 'Proud Pro-Life Party'

High-level Republicans continue to push Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) to end his senate bid after he questioned whether rape could lead to pregnancy. Garance Franke-Ruta of the Atlantic and Jon Ward of the Huffington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the controversy as the GOP reaffirms abortion as a key issue on the party platform.

Duration: (10:40)
Premiere Date: 08/21/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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