[Republican Wildcat]

The media did not set the stage - Akin set the stage.

None of your examples, even assuming they are all accurate, are comparable to a gaffe about a subject like rape which seemingly trivialized the issue. You have made no credible comparison.

[katiedidit1]

Sorry, I disagree with you and I disagree with the way the Republican Party handled it. I mean they created a map of every candidate running and in MO...the NRSC only listed McCaskill. It was if she was running unopposed.
Akin apologized and it was Akin and Ryan that wrote a pro life legislation. The GOP did not turn its back on Rove or refuse his assistance after his murder comment. Granted he is not running for office but he is prominent in the gop
Also, I stand by my assertion that numerous and horrific gaffes have been made by other candidates that rate pretty high up there.