[centurion316]

The reason that Priebus, Rove, Cornball, and Barbour are and were all upset is that when they told Akin to jump, he didn't jump.

You are quite right about that, especially when you consider the consequences of his decision to stay in - the election will be won by McCaskill.

[Uncle Chip]

If he had resigned due to pressure from Rove et al, Claire would have been an even more certain winner.