Why some politicians drop out, others survive

Why some politicians drop out, others survive

August 22, 2012 6:47 AM

Missouri Rep. Todd Akin has been holding strong for two days, refusing to drop out of the Senate race despite pressure from his own party. Bill Plante takes a look at past scandals in politics and the people who have survived them.

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