[Skulllspitter]

Same here. Akin is my congressman. It's a shame that a twelve-second soundbite could ruin a man's career. He was making a valid point--about abortion--but said it about as badly as he could. It's a self-inflicted wound, though.

It's certainly disappointing to see him shoot himself in the foot like this; probably just unused to hostile questioning after years in a friendly district.

[Charles Henrickson]

probably just unused to hostile questioning after years in a friendly district.

Exactly so. Akin is my congressman. I have voted for him in the past, not based on hearing him speak, but on how he pushes the button in Congress.