The people calling for Akin to bow out understood the ramifications of Akin’s comment and the new Rasmussen poll showing Akin down by 10 points after having been up by 10 vindicates their early assessment. (Note that Rasmussen is one of the very few objective pollsters)
That Akin didn’t “get it” is testament to either his ignorance/hubris/pride/stupidity/selfishness - take your pick.
The RINO pile on of Akin has just as much to do of Akin taking the hit in the poll. Exasperating the issue.