2012 - United States House of Representatives Offices and Issue Campaigns - Akin Todd - "Legitimate Rape? Todd Akin's Comments Are Just the", 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31
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Identifier: P-2116-141521
2012 - United States House of Representatives Offices and Issue Campaigns - Akin Todd - "Legitimate Rape? Todd Akin's Comments Are Just the", 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31
Scope and Contents
In Todd Akin's 2012 presidential campaign ad, he controversially discusses rape and female biology. The ad predominantly focuses on Akin's views during an interview, where he makes incorrect claims about the physiological responses of women to rape. This sparked significant backlash due to the misinformation and insensitivity portrayed.
Dates
- Broadcast: 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31
Creator
- Akin, Todd (Person)
Full Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Hold
Abstract
117th (2011-2013)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository