Rush Limbaugh said Tuesday that Rep. Todd Akin’s comments on rape and pregnancy were “stupid” and suggested the Missouri Republican could help in “saving this country” by ending his race for Senate.
Of course, who could for get Limbaugh's remarks about contraceptive mandates included statements concerning Georgetown University Law Center student Sandra Fluke as a "slut" and "prostitute". Limbaugh was commenting on Fluke's speech the previous week to House Democrats in support of mandating insurance coverage for contraceptives. Despite disapproval from major political figures, Limbaugh made numerous similar statements over the next two days, leading to the loss of several national sponsors and Limbaugh's apology on his show for some of his comments. Fluke rejected the apology as dubious and inadequate.
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by Eddie Outlaw
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