But what happens if Akin stays true to his vow that he is staying in the race until the end? Ultimately, it is up to Akin and no one else. The GOP handled this very badly by publicly humiliating this guy less than 24 hours after making a verbal gaffe and an apology/explanation, which I guess is not acceptable.
What some people may not be aware of, but the liberals and McCaskill are, is that Ryan was probably the real target of this gotcha journalism.
Some liberals tried to tie other Republicans to Akin's comments, noting that Romney's running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, co-sponsored an abortion-related bill with Akin that would have limited federal funding for abortions to victims of forcible rape," rather than just rape. The FBI's definition of rape is known as "forcible rape," and it is used to distinguish between statutory rape and other kinds of rape.
Huckabee asked Akin whether he was talking about "forcible rape" when he used the term "legitimate rape."
"I was talking about forcible rape, and it was absolutely the wrong word," Akin said.
Akin said he understands that women can become pregnant from rape. "I didn't mean to imply that wasn't the case," he said. "That does happen."
While Akin acknowledged he made a "very, very serious error," he added that he's not dropping out of the Senate race.
Everytime the Dems and MSM stampede the Reps into shooting one of its own, it just increases the blood lust for more. Every Rep running for office in November will have to walk on eggshells for fear of making one verbal gaffe, especially if can be tied to women, race, gays, or ethnicity. It could result in a similar hysteria and more GOP circular firing squads. Self-censorship is the worst censorship of all.
Sandra Fluke is speaking at the DNC convention. Look for her to invoke Rush Limbaugh's name despite his apology and no doubt Akin and Ryan will have their names mentioned as part of the War on Women. "I don't know that I'm the only person in public office who suffered from foot-in-mouth disease," he said. "I feel just as strongly as ever that my background and ability will be a big asset in replacing Claire McCaskill... Just because someone makes a mistake doesn't make them useless."
Wow I had no idea they were after Paul Ryan! Trouble is with the dems seems we are always tasked with defending ourselves from their lies or half truths.Tough to do.
By the Akin standard shouldn’t Rush had quit his show with the slut comment? After all he was hurting the Party at the time and now his ratings are higher then ever, who would have thought?
Pray for America
At first I was furious with Akin for saying such a stupid thing during a time when the media and democrats are circling the water like sharks. Akin’s statements was like throughing a bucket of chum overboard just as you’re getting ready to go into the water. At best, very bad judgement.
Still, you make some very valid points. We should accept his apology and support his campaign. Everybody plays the fool sometimes, there’s no exception to the rule...
To the Media DNC, HEY, HE SAID HE WAS WRONG AND HE’S SORRY!!!
We could even have him come out as the victim of political correctness if we play this right.