Dems add 10 women to convention lineup

On heels of controversy surrounding Akin abortion comments, Dems add 10 women to list of convention speakers

• Aug 22, 2012

Rep. Todd Akin

Senate candidate said in an interview with St. Louis television station KTVI that pregnancy from rape is "really rare"

• Aug 22, 2012
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Akin chides "party bosses" for trying to push him out

Embattled Republican candidate says "party bosses" shouldn't get to decide the fate of Missouri Senate race

• Aug 22, 2012

New Obama, Romney ads: Education and welfare

The Romney camp continues its attacks on the president's welfare waiver while the Obama camp finds a vulnerable component in education

• Aug 22, 2012

Sources: Akin may not really be in race for good

Refuses to drop Mo. Senate bid, spurning calls from fellow Republicans to quit after controversial comments on rape, but CBS News learns that may not be final

• Aug 22, 2012

GOP strategist says Akin's thinking is flawed

Republican consultant Rick Davis said Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., is defying the party by choosing to stay in the Missouri Senate race

• Aug 22, 2012

GOP has plans in place in case Isaac slams Tampa

Forecasters say tropical storm could become hurricane and may head for city hosting GOP convention, but Republicans have contingency plans at the ready

• Aug 22, 2012

Will anyone say "Mormon" at the GOP convention?

Mitt Romney has played down his religion on the campaign trail, and that appears unlikely to change in Tampa

• Aug 22, 2012

Biden bashes Wall Street reform foes

Says critics of Dodd-Frank law, including Mitt Romney, were like "squealing pigs"

• Aug 22, 2012

Officials arrest Wash. man over Obama threat

Authorities have arrested a Washington state man and swept his apartment complex for explosives after emailed threats

• Aug 22, 2012

Court allows Texas to defund Planned Parenthood

Gov. Perry calls ruling "a win for Texas women, our rule of law and our state's priority to protect life"

• Aug 21, 2012

Biden resumes tough anti-Romney rhetoric

Vice president accuses rival of "changing his tune" on China

• Aug 21, 2012

Romney calls on Akin to drop out of Senate race

Republican presidential candidate calls on GOP Senate candidate to exit race now that fellow Missouri politicians have asked him to

• Aug 21, 2012

Clock ticks as GOP awaits defiant Akin's exit

The Republican party anxiously waits for the GOP Senate candidate to exit race after controversial comments

• Aug 21, 2012

In Ohio, Obama slams Romney on education

The president made his 10th trip to Ohio this year and spoke to college students about his education initiatives

• Aug 21, 2012

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