Political Quick Hits: August 24th Edition

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri has vowed to stay in his state’s U.S. Senate race despite calls from both Republicans, including Mitt Romney, and Democrats, to drop out. Akin, who is anti-abortion in all cases, made a comment this past week where he claimed women’s bodies can fend off pregnancy in cases of “legitimate rape.” The Republican Party has already begun to distance themselves from Akin, who apologized for his comments but says he still believes he can win. This race is important because the Missouri Senate race is considered key to Republicans’ chances of being able to retake the Senate for the 2013 session. (Fox News)

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Justin Burkhardt

[WATCH] Aliesa Nicole Conducts Paul Ryan Dialogue

Aliesa Nicole takes TRL outside of the studio to interact with everyday people in Milwaukee, seeing if they could identify Paul Ryan’s photo. Let’s see how the people did!
[WATCH] HERE

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Political Quick Hits: July 27th Edition

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• The Government Accountability Office on Monday reported that the 2011 fight over raising the debt ceiling cost the U.S. government an extra $1.3 billion. “Delays in raising the debt limit can create uncertainty in the Treasury market and lead to higher Treasury borrowing costs,” the GAO said. With another fight regarding raising the debt ceiling looming at the end of year, this report shows us that if Congress fails to act, it costs us even more. (CNN)

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Justin Burkhardt

[WATCH] Dr. Conrad Murray: “How Dare You Judge Me?”

Today, is the three-year anniversary of the death of one of the world’s biggest performers, Michael Jackson. In 2009, the pop icon was found dead at his home and his own personal doctor, Conrad Murray, was believed to be at fault. He was, eventually, convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison.

During the trial, Dr. Murray produced a video that featured him scolding those that were scrutinizing him. He denied all claims of foul play and downplayed his relationship with Michael Jackson. For more on the story behind this video, click here.

[WATCH] Dr. Conrad Murray

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Political Quick Hits: May 18th Edition

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• In 2012 news, GOP presidential nominee, Ron Paul announced this week that he would stop campaigning in the future primary elections but will continue to work behind the scenes. Dr. Paul could still have a vocal presence at the Republican National Convention at the end of August in Tampa. This news now means that Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, has no rivals left running against him. Romney currently has 989 of the 1144 delegates needed to secure the nomination. (WSJ)

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Justin Burkhardt