An Explanation.

The GOP Rape Advisory Chart started as a "dark humor" dig at two things: The Bush Administration's much-derided color-coded Homeland Security Terror Advisory Chart(link is external), and the Republican Party's seeming obsession with all things rape-related, which seemed to come to a head with the one-two punch of Missouri Congressman Todd Akin's infamous "Legitimate Rape" comment(link is external) followed shortly after by Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock's "Rape Babies are God's Will" statement.(link is external) Both men were running for U.S. Senate at the time...and both lost their races, pretty much solely due to their disgusting (and, in Akin's case, scientifically idiotic) statements about the subjects of rape, pregnancy and abortion.
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C'mon-Show-Some-Hustle-Lady Rape

Republican: 
Ben Carson
Position: 
Neurosurgeon, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Monday, August 17, 2015
Source: 
Ralston Reports (23:10 into interview)(link is external)
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So-Sick-I-Can't-Even-Think-Of-A-Snarky-Title Rape

Republican: 
Mike Huckabee
Position: 
Fmr. Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Source: 
Raw Story(link is external)
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Tough-Shit-Lady Rape

Republican: 
Scott Walker
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Traumatizing-Women-Is-Thirsty-Work Rape

Republican: 
Marco Rubio
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Source: 
Talking Points Memo(link is external)
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Actually-You're-100%-Wrong-But-Whatever Rape

Republican: 
Michael Cohen (personal political leanings unknown)
Position: 
Attorney for Donald Trump (personal political leanings unknown, but acting in capacity as Trump's attorney)

State:

Date: 
Monday, July 27, 2015
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Well-SOMEONE'S-Doing-The-Raping Rape

Republican: 
Donald Trump
Position: 
Businessman, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Monday, July 27, 2015
Source: 
The Blaze(link is external)
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Scarlet-Letter Rape Part 2

Republican: 
Marco Rubio
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Scarlet-Letter Rape

Republican: 
Jeb Bush
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Source: 
New York Daily News(link is external)
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Sleep-On-It-A-Few-Months Rape

Republican: 
Scott Walker
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Source: 
The Guardian(link is external)
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Don't-Nitpick-Every-Little-Thing Rape

Republican: 
Rand Paul
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Silver-Lining Rape

Republican: 
Brian Kurcaba
Position: 
State Delegate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Yeah-And-Your-Point-Is? Rape

Republican: 
Brian Greene
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Source: 
Salt Lake Tribune(link is external)
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All-Merriam-Webster's-Fault Rape

Republican: 
Lindsey Graham
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Source: 
The Hill(link is external)
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Only-If-You-Say-Pretty-Please Rape

Republican: 
Rick Brattin
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Source: 
Mother Jones(link is external)
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Gag-Rule Rape

Republican: 
John Kasich
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Like-Fender-Benders-Or-Paper-Cuts Rape

Republican: 
Matt Mackowiak
Position: 
Strategist

State:

Date: 
Monday, September 22, 2014
Source: 
Addicting Info(link is external)
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Rape-With-Benefits Rape

Republican: 
George F. Will
Position: 
Political Columnist / Pundit

State:

Date: 
Friday, June 6, 2014
Source: 
Washington Post(link is external)
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Rape-Insurance Rape

Republican: 
The Entire Michigan GOP Legislative Caucus
Position: 
State Representative, State Senator

State:

Date: 
Friday, May 9, 2014
Source: 
ACASignups.net(link is external)
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It-Was-All-Just-A-Dream Rape

Republican: 
A.J. Degaldo
Position: 
NRO Contributor

State:

Date: 
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Source: 
Media Matters for America(link is external)
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You-Had-Your-Chance-And-You-Blew-It Rape

Republican: 
David Safer
Position: 
State Senator

State:

Date: 
Friday, March 7, 2014
Source: 
Planned Parenthood(link is external)
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And-Removing-The-Knife-Doesn't-Unstab-People-Either Rape

Republican: 
Lila Rose
Position: 
Live Action President

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Source: 
Raw Story(link is external)
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Just-Make-Sure-To-Videotape-It Rape

Republican: 
Dick Black
Position: 
State Senator

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Source: 
Mother Jones(link is external)
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Bill-Cosby-Would-Approve Rape

Republican: 
Robert J. Kerns
Position: 
Fmr. County Party Chairman

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Source: 
Gawker(link is external)
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Get-'Er-Done Rape

Republican: 
Rick Perry
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Also-Solves-That-Not-So-Fresh-Feeling Rape

Republican: 
Jodie Laubenberg
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2013
Source: 
The Wire(link is external)
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Catch-Rapists-By-Punishing-Their-Victims Rape

Republican: 
Marsha Blackburn
Position: 
U.S. Congresswoman

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Source: 
NBC News(link is external)
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Charge-The-FETUS-With-Incestuous-Rape! Rape

Republican: 
Michael Burgess
Position: 
U.S. Congressman

State:

Date: 
Monday, June 17, 2013
Source: 
U.S. News & World Report(link is external)
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32,000-Women-Per-Year-Don't-Count Rape

Republican: 
Trent Franks
Position: 
U.S. Congressman

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Source: 
Washington Post(link is external)
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Yeah-It's-JUST-Like-That Rape

Republican: 
Kellyanne Conway
Position: 
Pollster

State:

Date: 
Thursday, June 6, 2013
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It's-A-Feminist-Coup! Rape

Republican: 
Allen West
Michael Savage
Position: 
Ex-Congressman (West), Radio Talk Show Host (Savage)

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Source: 
Media Matters for America(link is external)
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Gee-Whiz! Rape

Republican: 
Saxby Chambliss
Position: 
U.S. Senator

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Source: 
C-SPAN 3(link is external)
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Like-A-Good-Neighbor Rape

Republican: 
Barbara Listing
Position: 
Right-to-Life of Michigan President

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Source: 
The Stranger(link is external)
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You'll-Just-Encourage-Them Rape

Republican: 
Brad Blakeman
Position: 
Strategist

State:

Date: 
Friday, May 3, 2013
Source: 
Raw Story(link is external)
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Who-Let-The-Dogs-Out Rape

Republican: 
Andy Holt
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Friday, April 26, 2013
Source: 
Food Safety News(link is external)
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I-Can't-Imagine-Why-Rape-Victims-Might-Be-Concerned-About-Rape Rape

Republican: 
Steven Crowder
Position: 
FOX News Contributor

State:

Date: 
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Source: 
Mother Jones(link is external)
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I'm-Clueless-But-I'll-Say-It-Anyway Rape

Republican: 
Celeste Greig
Position: 
State Assembly President

State:

Date: 
Friday, March 1, 2013
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Women-Are-Just-Evidence-Bags Rape

Republican: 
Cathrynn Brown
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Don't-Be-So-Tense Rape

Republican: 
Phil Gingrey
Position: 
U.S. Congressman

State:

Date: 
Friday, January 11, 2013
Source: 
The Hill(link is external)
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Summer-Camp Rape

Republican: 
Michael Graham
Position: 
Radio Talk Show Host

State:

Date: 
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Source: 
BuzzFeed(link is external)
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Distraction Rape

Republican: 
Ted Cruz
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Source: 
Houston Chronicle(link is external)
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Thing Rape

Republican: 
John Koster
Position: 
U.S. Congressional candidate

State:

Date: 
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Walk-It-Off Rape

Republican: 
Newt Gingrich
Position: 
Former Speaker of the House, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Source: 
Boise Weekly(link is external)
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Gift-From-God Rape, Take 3

Republican: 
John Cornyn
Position: 
U.S. Senator

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Source: 
Washington Post(link is external)
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Gift-From-God Rape, Take 2

Republican: 
Richard Mourdock
Position: 
State Treasurer, Senate candidate

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Source: 
NBC News(link is external)
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Emergency Rape

Republican: 
Linda McMahon
Position: 
U.S. Senate Candidate

State:

Date: 
Monday, October 15, 2012
Source: 
Jezebel(link is external)
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Life-Sentence-For-BEING-Raped Rape

Republican: 
Rick Berg
Position: 
U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senate Candidate

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Sort-Of-Like-The-Rhythm-Method Rape

Republican: 
Paul Ryan
Position: 
Congressman, Vice-Presidential nominee

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Source: 
Gawker(link is external)
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Amazing-Babies Rape

Republican: 
Mike Huckabee
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Monday, August 20, 2012
Source: 
L.A. Times(link is external)
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Legitimate Rape (inspiration for this website)

Republican: 
Todd Akin
Position: 
U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senate Candidate

State:

Date: 
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Source: 
New York Times(link is external)
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Ashamed-Father Rape

Republican: 
Tom Smith
Position: 
U.S. Senate Candidate

State:

Date: 
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Doctor's-Note Rape

Republican: 
Chuck Winder
Position: 
State Senator

State:

Date: 
Friday, March 9, 2012
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Honest Rape

Republican: 
Ron Paul
Position: 
U.S. Congressman, Presidential candidate

State:

Date: 
Friday, February 3, 2012
Source: 
MSNBC(link is external)
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Gift-From-God Rape, Take 1

Republican: 
Rick Santorum
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Monday, January 23, 2012
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Poor-Choice Rape

Republican: 
John Ragan
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Source: 
Addicting Info(link is external)
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Easy Rape

Republican: 
Roger Rivard
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Source: 
Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel(link is external)
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Rape-Kit Rape

Republican: 
Chris Christie
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Source: 
The Mudflats(link is external)
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Miranda Rape

Republican: 
Bobby Jindal
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Boy-Scout-Motto Rape

Republican: 
Pete DeGraaf
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Friday, May 20, 2011
Source: 
Washington Monthly(link is external)
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Wonderful Rape

Republican: 
Brent Crane
Position: 
State Senator

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Beat-The-System Rape

Republican: 
Eric Turner
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Preteen-Slut-Was-Asking-For-It Rape

Republican: 
Kathleen Passidomo
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Source: 
Raw Story(link is external)
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Forcible Rape

Republican: 
Paul Ryan + 215 other GOP Congressmen
Position: 
U.S. Representative, Vice-Presidential nominee

State:

Date: 
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Source: 
GovTrack(link is external)
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Campaign-Stunt Rape

Republican: 
Steve King
Position: 
U.S. Congressman

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Source: 
New Republic(link is external)
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Good-Old-Libertarian-Values Rape

Republican: 
Rand Paul
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Monday, September 20, 2010
Source: 
MSNBC(link is external)
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Lemonade Rape

Republican: 
Sharron Angle
Position: 
U.S. Senate Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Source: 
Huffington Post(link is external)
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Shoulda-Read-The-Fine-Print Rape

Republican: 
Jeff Sessions
Richard Shelby
John Kyl
John McCain
Saxby Chambliss
Johnny Isakson
Mike Crapo
James Risch
Sam Brownback
Pat Roberts
Jim Bunning
Mitch McConnell
David Vitter
Thad Cochran
Roger Wicker
Kit Bond
Mike Johanns
John Ensign
Jim DeMint
Lindsey Graham
John Thune
Lamar Alexander
Bob Corker
John Cornyn
John Barrasso
Mike Enzi
Richard Burr
Tom Coburn
Judd Gregg
Jim Inhofe
Position: 
U.S. Senators

State:

Date: 
Monday, October 5, 2009
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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Extreeeeeeeeme!!! Rape

Republican: 
Bill Napoli
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Friday, March 3, 2006
Source: 
PBS NewsHour(link is external)
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Buyer's-Remorse Rape

Republican: 
Ken Buck
Position: 
Congressman, U.S. Senate candidate

State:

Date: 
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Source: 
Colorado Independent(link is external)
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Ask-Terri-Schiavo's-Husband-How-That-Worked-Out Rape

Republican: 
Jeb Bush
Position: 
Governor, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, May 15, 2003
Source: 
New York Times(link is external)
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Wear-A-Nightie Rape

Republican: 
Dick Black
Position: 
State Senate Candidate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, February 7, 2002
Source: 
Mother Jones(link is external)
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God's-Little-Shield Rape

Republican: 
Fay Boozman
Position: 
State Senator, U.S. Senate Canddiate

State:

Date: 
Thursday, January 1, 1998
Source: 
USA Today(link is external)
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Flowing-Juice Rape

Republican: 
Henry Aldridge
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Thursday, April 20, 1995
Source: 
San Francisco Gate(link is external)
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Enjoyable Rape (the father of GOP rape apologists)

Republican: 
Clayton Williams
Position: 
Oil businessman, Gubernatorial candidate

State:

Date: 
Monday, March 26, 1990
Source: 
New York Times(link is external)
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Secreted-Secretions Rape

Republican: 
Stephen Freind
Position: 
State Representative

State:

Date: 
Tuesday, March 1, 1988
Source: 
Philly.com(link is external)
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Ape Rape

Republican: 
John McCain
Position: 
U.S. Senator, Presidential Candidate

State:

Date: 
Saturday, March 1, 1986
Source: 
Think Progress(link is external)
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