Akin rally draws nearly as many protestors as supporters
A first-thing-in-the-morning rally at Union Station for Todd Akin today drew nearly as many protestors as it did backers of the Republican Senate candidate.
About 60 protestors toting signs such as "Akin: No on School Lunches" and "Apology Not Accepted" crowded in behind a crowd of about 75 pro-Akin supporters inside Union Station's North Waiting Room.
They made some noise, but not enough to overpower a pair of speakers that broadcast speeches from Akin, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, 5th District congressional candidate Jacob Turk and others.
But the protest signaled that Akin's campaign continues to be mired in controversy just six days before election day.
Meantime, the campaign of Akin's Democratic opponent, Claire McCaskill, announced that she would make three stops in the St. Louis area this afternoon to discuss issues facing seniors, veterans and working families. The stops would mark McCaskill's first since her mother, Betty Anne McCaskill, died Monday afternoon.
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