List of most conservative, most liberal comes out; Todd Akin crowned most conservative
U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (Rep) Missouri
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Posted: 02/20/2013
The National Journal is out with its list of the most conservative and liberal members of congress for 2012.
Topping the conservative list - former senate candidate and republican Todd Akin of Missouri. (http://bit.ly/1332gk1)
Akin's statement on so-called 'legitimate rape' gave democrats a platform on women's issues during the 2012 election.
However, naming the "most liberal" congressman was more difficult. There was a fourteen-way tie.
To see the whole list, click here: http://bit.ly/W9CfBq
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