National Journal: In 2006 Interview, Bachmann Attacks Same-Sex Marriage, 'Big Love' Series
On July 20, 2011, National Journal reported:
"As a state lawmaker in 2006, now-Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., warned that efforts to allow same-sex marriage would open the door to polygamy and 'group marriage,' and she condemned a popular cable television series about a fundamentalist Mormon with three wives."More from National Journal after the jump.
STL Today: Clergy members deliver statement to Akin over his 'hatred for God' comment
On June 29, 2011, the Saint Louis Post Dispatch reported:
Several St. Louis area religious leaders came to U.S. Rep. Todd Akin's office this morning to deliver a statement condemning the Republican for his comment that liberalism involves "hatred for God."
Think Progress: Romney Proposed Jail For Abortion Providers, Now Says No One Ever Talked About Criminal Sanctions
On June 3, 2011, Think Progress reported:
"With each step in this campaign, repeat GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney walks further away from the principles he once held. Quickly joining climate change, immigration, and health carein the grave on his progressive principles is his pro-choice stance.
POLITICO: Akin invokes Joplin tornado to attack McCaskill
On June 2, 2011, POLITICO reported:
You'd think of all things, the Joplin, Mo. tornado that took 134 lives might be spared from partisan politics. But Rep. Todd Akin is invoking the historic twister in a fundraising email against Democrat Claire McCaskill -- a eye-raising move that is making even some Republicans uncomfortable as the clean-up continues in southwest Missouri.