The political scandal that erupted around Missouri Republican Todd Akin. Akin was the Republican nominee for the US Senate seat currently held by Democrat Claire McCaskill. Akin experienced severe backlash from a wide range of the political spectrum when he suggested on Fox News that women's bodies have the ability to prevent pregnancy during a "legitimate rape." The scandal is known as "legit-gate" after the Watergate scandal during the Nixon administration.
"Many think Akin won't be able to recover after legiti-gate."
"The effects of legiti-gate will ripple beyond Todd Akin and on to regional and perhaps national races."
"The effects of legiti-gate will ripple beyond Todd Akin and on to regional and perhaps national races."
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"This is US goverment. We have check for 100 US million ready to be deliver by armed escort to your location. I, as barrister, only request a legal fee of a mere $500 to process this transfer of funds." - Sounds legit
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"Steven was legit shook by the death of Ned Stark at the end of Game of Thrones, but Mike had read the books so he knew it was coming and was just saying "oh man" to tease Steve."
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Don Jr: “Do you want to go to the One America News Network and hang out?”
Eric: “Are you sure? It sounds like Legitimate Political Discourse just waiting to happen.”
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