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Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Mother of Claire McCaskill dies in St. Louis home on Monday.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Todd Akin meets with Hannibal supporters before the big date. McCaskill campaign responds.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Republican challenger Dave Spence squared off in their first debate to be followed by incumbent Democratic senator Claire McCaskill's debate with Republican challenger Todd Akin.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Monday, Sen. Claire McCaskill hit the campaign trail in Northeast Missouri promoting legislation to reform the U.S. Postal Service. The senator's first stop was at the the Forget Me Not Senior Citizens Center in New London.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  House Democrats seek to tie Rep. Todd Akin to Republican House candidates

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Rep. Todd Akin has reiterated his intention to stay in the Missouri Senate race after making comments that women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape."

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Deadline adds pressure on Missouri congressman to abandon Senate race after rape comment furor

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video: US Senate candidate, Missouri congressman Todd Akin stirs outcry with comments on rape, pregnancy