[TheBigB]

IMHO, the italicized part is the important one (I added italics). Akin is done, out, finito. The "prayer vigil" thing is a way for him to say, "I prayed and reflected and came to this decision on my own yada yada" so no one wil say that he was forced out. Again, just MHO.

[Skulllspitter]

Or maybe he's a Christian who prays before making a decision.

It's not the worst place to be, going in front of one's Creator saying, "Lord, I attempted to stand up for the most vulnerable of your children and made a dreadful hash of it". It's unfortunate, but no serious person believes the incident reflects negatively on Akin in any way except his commmunication or political skill.