AP is reporting on Rove’s comment........
Akin office angered by Rove’s reported murder quip
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The office of Republican Rep. Todd Akin is reacting angrily to a quote attributed to GOP activist Karl Rove that joked about the idea of the Missouri Senate candidate being murdered.
Bloomberg Businessweek’s website reported Friday that Rove’s comment came at a GOP donors’ breakfast at the Tampa Club in Florida. The site says Rove quipped to the audience: “We should sink Todd Akin. If he’s found mysteriously murdered, don’t look for my whereabouts!”
A Rove spokesman didn’t immediately return a call and email from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Akin’s office issued a statement calling the quote deeply disturbing, given that the FBI has been investigating threats against Akin after his comments that women’s bodies can shut down pregnancy in cases of what he called “legitimate rape.”
Well the Sunday talk show hosts will not waste this opportunity. Perhaps they should invite Karl Rove on to try to explain it away and then interview the empty chair when he doesn't show up.