In 2012, Tea Party-backed Republicans in Missouri and Indiana looked like sure bets to gain Senate seats. Missouri's Todd Akin, however, made the mistake of claiming that women cannot become pregnant as a result of "legitimate rape" and it cost him the elections. This shows that voters often base their decisions on the _____ of the candidates rather than on their qualifications or policy positions.

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Voters often base their decisions on the perceived character of candidates, as evidenced by Todd Akin's loss after his controversial statement.

In 2012, Tea Party-Backed Republicans in Missouri and Indiana Looked