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Around is how he can so obviously want that, want that kind of reputation, and really have sort of earned that reputation in terms of what he has overtly done in talking about fiscal policy, but why then put yourself on the hard leading edge of all these antiabortion issues. he may have cosponsored the todd akin redefining rape bill with hundreds of other republican cosponsors, but his other bill redefining rape, it was him and one other cosponsor. hes really out there almost alone on the issues...

The think im trying to square, i guess, trying to get my head around is how he can so obviously want that, want that kind of reputation, and really have sort of earned that reputation in terms of what he has overtly done in talking about fiscal policy, but why then put yourself on the hard leading edge of all these antiabortion issues. he may have cosponsored the todd akin redefining rape bill with hundreds of other republican cosponsors, but his other bill redefining rape, it was him and one ot...

Himself political and not how hes defined in the media, either. >> i think were seeing that in action. the think im trying to square, i guess, trying to get my head around is how he can so obviously want that, want that kind of reputation, and really have sort of earned that reputation in terms of what he has overtly done in talking about fiscal policy, but why then put yourself on the hard leading edge of all these antiabortion issues. he may have cosponsored the todd akin redefining rape bill ...

Today he says rape is rape. this is a problem for romney and ryan. its not about abortion. that is the problem. it is such a large narrative for the democrats to run with. to say this is now about rape and contraception. and any association mitt romney has, connection he has to this level of ignorance is dangerously -- is dangerous politically for him. he is connected to this guy. >> bret: steve, quickly. >> the act that she is talking about the no taxpayer funding for abortion act that included...

Its time now to clear the air and despite republican todd akins absurd logic, bogus science and apparent disregard for the victims of rape, its hard not to feel sympathy. he -- ordering he pull out of the missouri senate race. within the last two years, mr. akin has worked alongside paul ryan, mitt romneys vp pick, on not one, but two separate pieces of legislation. just last year, mr. akin and ryan were cosponsors of hr 3, the act that attempted to create a significant difference between rape a...

Voters and thats why they dont want to be talking about this anymore. but youre right, it probably will shed some new light on the republican partys stance with womens health, as president obama was trying to talk about today in the press conference that he had with the white house press corps. >> well, congresswoman edwards, the talking points may change, but the record speaks for itself. the personhood act that could ban birth control, ivf treatments and all abortions, even in cases of rape or...

That her eyes were bloodied and black and blue et cetera in order to be legitimate and explain a forcible rape. so this is consistent and its consistent for paul ryan. >> now, you mentioned last year, he joined with mr. akin. they were cosponsors of the bill. no taxpayer for abortion funding act and introduced the country to a somewhat bizarre term, forcible rape. meaning say a victim of statutory rape would not qualify for a federally funded termination. so even though they issued this statemen...

Died when was in high school and the family had to come together and pull together and by visit too of that understanding of the power of family and community he was able to become an extraordinary leader. he planned on doing something else with his career but you you know he looked at the country and recognized the real challenges we had and decided to go and try and make a difference. and so he went to washington not to get along with everybody but instead to bring some new ideas and help brin...

>> thank you so much, rachel. >> 222 cosponsors on yet another anti-abortion bill from this crop of house republicans. why do you think they got 222 cosponsors. what does this symbolize for so many of the house members? >> well, they just all march in line. the leadership requires them to do so. you saw some of the republicans are resigning because if you dare to buck the leadership, you wont get the committee you want, and you will be punished. and the good news is that its not just the right t...