Akin cares little about pressure from GOP leaders

Thursday, August 23, 2012

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Until this week, Rep. Todd Akin was virtually unknown beyond his suburban district, associated more with his deep religious convictions than any legislative achievements.

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