My usual rule of thumb is that positions based mostly or entirely on principle are unconvincing, because nobody is that principled.
Akin is staying in because of principle? Doesn’t he realize that principles and politics don’t mix?
Bingo!
He SOUNDS utterly calm and reasonable, says things that should resonate with his “base” and at the same time is totally devoid of any contact with reality. Sound familiar?
He’s our Obama.