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VIDEO: Another GOP senatorial candidates gets in trouble over comment about rape, abortion

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Richard Mourdock, the Republican running for U.S. Senate from Indiana, infuriated many Tuesday night when, during a debate, he said that “when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen.” The comments have put Mourdock and even Presidential candidate Mitt Romney back on the defensive, especially with women.

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Tuesday’s Indiana Primary May be Dick Lugar’s Last

The Indiana Tea Party may force out six-term Senator Dick Lugar in the primary Tuesday. We take a look at the events contributing to conservative candidate Richard Mourdock’s successful campaign.

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