Missouri Farm Bureau maintains endorsement of Akin for Senate despite remarks about rape
By Associated Press, Published: September 11
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Farm Bureau provided a boost for Senate candidate Todd Akin on Tuesday by reaffirming its endorsement of the Republican congressman despite his remarks about women’s bodies being able to avert pregnancy in cases of “legitimate rape.”
The Farm Bureau’s support is important for Akin because its membership spans every county in the state. Akin could have lost access to that rural network had the Farm Bureau rescinded its endorsement and taken a neutral stance in the Missouri Senate race......
An Akin spokesman said the six-term congressman from suburban St. Louis was “very encouraged” and “very appreciative” that the Farm Bureau reaffirmed its support. The Farm Bureau president called Akin on Tuesday to personally share the news.
“The Missouri Farm Bureau provided a boost for Senate candidate Todd Akin on Tuesday by reaffirming its endorsement of the Republican congressman”
Good news. Thanks for the update, Jonah.