We're in agreement on that point; where we differ is that I want the politicians that represent me to be able to speak without saying stupid things.
What Akin said was idiotic, and it wasn't just a "poor choice of words" - he actually believes in what he said. That makes him toxic, and only his hubris (and Huckabee's money, apparently) kept him from recognizing the fact and withdrawing honorably.
It's too bad that Akin isn't a Morman - Huckabee and his followers would have been leading the charge to drum him out of the race.
We don't differ on that. That's one reason I opposed Romney as unelectable in the primary. He said one stupid thing after another. But every politician makes a gaffe at some point. And withdrawing funding and demanding resignation over that is an overreaction. That should be reserved for politicians who commit crimes or a serious moral failing like adultery.
What Akin said was idiotic, and it wasn't just a "poor choice of words" - he actually believes in what he said.
What he said came from leading medical professionals in the pro-life movement. And even those who disagree with him admitted that there is at least a slightly less likelihood of pregnancy from rape, just maybe not as dramatic as Akin seemed to think. It's a debatable issue, not something crazy or outrageous.
It's too bad that Akin isn't a Morman - Huckabee and his followers would have been leading the charge to drum him out of the race.
Uh, then why did Huckabee endorse Romney?