Politics News & Analysis: Akin’s agenda wins loyalty of Christian groups

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, August 23, 2012 Top Stories Akin's agenda wins loyalty of Christian groups Stephanie McCrummen and David A. Fahrenthold If Todd Akin has carved out only a small legacy on Capitol Hill, he has made loyal allies among conservative legislators and Christian groups. Now — after Akin has been rejected by most of the GOP establishment — these are the friends he has left. PostPolitics Headlines Romney to outline new energy agenda Defiant Todd Akin tests power of Republican hierarchy Too young to vote, but a GOP convention delegate After ripping Republicans, Obama tells Las Vegas crowd: 'Don't boo. Vote.' At the Democratic National Convention, a long list of female speakers The Fix by Chris Cillizza Bill Clinton makes pitch for Obama in new ad Romney's slight swing-state surge What the books we buy says about our politics, in one map More Headlines CBO: Recession at bottom of 'cliff' 'Superbug' stalked NIH hospital last year, killing six Satisfying India's thirst for power could be nation's biggest challenge West Nile virus cases increase sharply Opinions Any exceptions? Ruth Marcus Our bloated Uncle Sam George F. Will Ryan's 'legitimate' problem Dana Milbank Battle in Massachusetts E.J. Dionne Jr. Congressional votes database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy