Is It Okay To Politicize Rape?
Senate candidate Richard Mourdock's remarks that a pregnancy from rape is 'something God intended to happen' sparked outrage—but some charge that politicians are exploiting the issue to win elections. Reporter Allison Yarrow hit the streets to get New Yorkers' take on the debate.

Senate candidate Richard Mourdock's remarks that a pregnancy from rape is 'something God intended to happen' sparked outrage—but some charge that politicians are exploiting the issue to win elections. Reporter Allison Yarrow hit the streets to get New Yorkers' take on the debate.
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