There You Go Again!

Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) is under fire for comments.

Missouri U.S. Senate Race: Claire McCaskill (Democrat) (Incumbent) 49% - Todd Akin (Republican) 43%.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) is rising in the polls. The Republicans are having second thoughts about abandoning Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri). What little chances they have to take control of the Senate is dimming. The Republicans are now going to put their chips on Akin.

After numerous attempts to take the Republican senate nominee off the ballot, a defiant Todd Akin told the Republicans that he's in it to win! Despite his defiance, the polls still show this as a toss up. It's leaning in the Democratic column.

Now the debate are on the way and Republicans are hoping that the controversy that Akin caused will die down! The controversy of last month has all but ruin the Republicans chances at taking the seat from an embattled McCaskill.

The Huffington Post reports that Republican Senate candidate Akin told reporters on Thursday that his opponent, Democratic incumbent McCaskill, debated like a "wildcat" and should have been much more "ladylike" in her 2006 campaign against Jim Talent, than she is in her campaign against Akin.

Akin suggested that McCaskill took an aggressive approach in her opening segment because she was worried about her reelection chances.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) is leading in polls.

McCaskill “had a confidence and was very much more sort of ladylike,” Akin told a Bloomberg reporter at a stop on his "Common Sense" bus tour in Jefferson City, Missouri. “In the debate we had Friday, she came out swinging, and I think that’s because she was threatened."


Akin, famous for his comment that victims of "legitimate rape" have physical mechanisms that stop them from becoming pregnant, has been angling for the support of women in Missouri by campaigning with anti-feminist icon Phyllis Schlafly. Schlafly has been an outspoken opponent of birth control access, equal pay for women, paid maternity leave and LGBT rights.

Akin's comment about McCaskill on Thursday is not the first time a male politician has accused a female colleague of not being ladylike. Congressman Allen West (R-Florida) told Congresswoman. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida/Democratic Party Leader ) in a 2011 email, "you are not a Lady" and "shall not be afforded due respect from me!"

And when Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota) interrupted Arlen Specter during a 2010 radio interview, he told her, "I'm going to treat you like a lady. Now act like one."

The Los Angeles Times report that top Republicans, including Mitt Romney, the party's presidential nominee, have said Akin should abandon his candidacy. The party is struggling to close the gender gap among female voters that favors President Obama.

But as the GOP's chances dim for picking up the seats needed to win majority control of the Senate, top conservative Republicans have announced they would back Akin with endorsements and financial support.

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa), Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina), Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) have thrown their support for Congressman Todd Akin in his bid for the U.S. Senate.

Brown Meets Red Pt. 2 | Scott Brown Staffers Mock Native Americans!

Tough fight for U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts)

Huffington Post post the Electoral College for the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election. The Republican nominee  Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama have an early outlook if the election was held today. The outlook looks good for the president. As of today he holds 332 in electoral votes to Mitt Romney's 191 electoral votes.

We look into one of the most hottest U.S. Senate race in the country. The Massachusetts senate race is one of the popular ones to bring forth.

Senator Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts) was a little known state legislator from the state. He ended up becoming the first Republican to be endorsed by the conservative Tea Party Movement.

As a moderate politician, Brown went to the table on some of the deal breakers of the U.S. Senate. Brown, Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine, retriing), Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada), Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Senator Lisa Murkoski (R-Alaska), Senator Dan Coates (R-Indiana) and Senator Richard Lugar (R-Indiana) are the moderate Republicans. They're getting pressure from the conservatives to move further to the right. Some are retiring and others were beaten in primaries. Massachusetts is a state that up for grabs for the Democrats.

Republicans brag a lot about Brown taking then Senator Ted Kennedy's longtime seat. Well could it fall back into the Democrats column.

When Kennedy died in 2009, the governor Deval Patrick ordered a special election. Brown took on a weaker nominee from the Democratic Party and beaten her in January 2011.

The most vulnerable members of the U.S. Senate are staying far away from President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) was targeted as the most vulnerable candidate running. Her disapproval is high! But a slip-up by senate challenger, Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) has brought her from the back to actually leading in some polls. The Republicans are distancing themselves from Akin, leaving this state solely to be a hold for the Democrats.

Congressman Joe Donnelly (D-Indiana) is running against Republican treasurer Richard Murdock, a Tea Party endorsed candidate. Murdock beaten longtime Senator Richard Lugar (R-Indiana) in the primary.

When Murdock opened his mouth and stated that his goal is to be an obstructionist to Congress, it gave Democrats a break. Now a safe hold for Republicans is now a toss up!

Senator Scott Brown is now the most vulnerable candidate running for reelection. He's facing consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren. The race is a toss up and it leans towards Brown in some elections. But the latest turn of events may have Brown scrambling.

His staffers were mocking Warren by making an inappropriate holler mocking Native Americans.

Elizabeth Warren is catching up!

Talking Points Memo, a liberal news agitating website tells that staffers of Senator Scott Brown reportedly participated in war-whoop sounds and “tomahawk chop” gestures at supporters of Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren, mocking Warren’s claimed Native American ancestry.

The incident occurred this past Saturday in Boston, at a rally for Brown featuring former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn, and at which a group of Warren supporters also showed up with signs. The video was posted Tuesday by the state liberal blog Blue Mass Group.

According to the local ABC affiliate in Boston, it has been confirmed that among the participants were Brown’s deputy Chief of Staff Greg Casey, Constituent Service Counsel Jack Richard, plus state GOP operative Brad Garrett.

“It is certainly something that I don’t condone,” Brown himself told the station. “The real offense is that (Warren) said she was white and then checked the box saying she is Native American, and then she changed her profile in the law directory once she made her tenure.”

“She checked the box claiming she was a Native American. And you know, clearly she’s not,” Brown said. “That being said, I don’t know and neither do the viewers know whether she got ahead as a result of that checking of the box. But the only way that we’ll be able to find that out is to have her release her personnel records, have Harvard release their personnel records to make sure that she did not have an advantage that others were entitled to.”

Brown followed this up with a TV ad on Monday, questioning Warren’s honesty.

Warren answered with an ad of her own. “As a kid, I never asked my mom for documentation when she talked about our Native American heritage. What kid would?” Warren said to the camera in the ad. “But I knew my father’s family didn’t like that she was part Cherokee and part Delaware — so my parents had to elope.

“Let me be clear, I never asked for, never got any benefit, because of my heritage. The people who hired me have all said they didn’t even know about it. I’m Elizabeth Warren, I approve this message. Scott Brown can continue attacking my family — but I”m gonna keep fighting for yours.”

Talking Points Memo contributes to this scandal facing Senator Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts).

Now overall, the Republican Party's chances to reclaim the U.S. Senate is looking dimmer. Although, I still have it likely they'll gain some pick ups, I am guessing they'll win back the senate.

Real Clear Politics has the Democrats holding on 48 while the Republicans holding on 44. But the Republicans are going to pick up Nebraska. Democrats will get likely independent candidate Angus King, former governor of Maine as pick up.

Ohio and Florida are favoring President Barack Obama. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Florida) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) are leading in their races against Republican opponents. Brown is taking on Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel. Nelson is taking on Congressman Connie Mack (R-Florida).

Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) is catching up with senate candidate Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-Montana). Right now it's leaning towards Rehberg, but it's going to be a tougher race for him.

Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) is trying to keep his seat. After being appointed by the state's Republican governor Brian Sandoval appointed him after John Ensign resigned after a major sex scandal. Heller is facing ethics violations as well as his opponent  Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-Nevada). Both candidates are distancing themselves from the presidential candidates. The state of Nevada has high unemployment but it's likely a hold for President Barack Obama. He carried the state in 2008.

Virginia is a true toss up! The former senator George Allen and former Democratic National Leader Tim Kaine are both focusing on their state respectfully. Senator Jim Webb (D-Virgina) is retiring and Allen wants to reclaim his seat back! Webb beaten Allen in 2006. The state's unemployment is declining. It's lower than the national average and President Barack Obama is doing slightly well there.

Bottom line, Democrats are feeling optimistic about holding on the U.S. Senate.

Dead Beat Congressman Knocks Sandra Fluke!

Congressman Joe Walsh (R-Illinois) makes light of the Sandra Fluke controversy. He knocks her for making an appearance at the Democratic National Convention.

Congressman Joe Walsh (R-Illinois) never ceases to amaze me. He and a portion of the Republican House members are so far in the extreme, they don't even care who they attack. They're not concerned about the repercussions of their harsh words. They are welcomed with open arms with groups such as the John Birch Society, the National Rifle Association, The Heritage Foundation, Brotherhood Of A New Destiny (BOND), VDare and Family Research Council.

The Republicans are knee toed to radical extremists. They dog whistle the angry White male who is likely to cause a mass shooting in a town somewhere. And of course, Walsh, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota), Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri), Congressman Allen West (R-Florida), Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and even vice presidential nominee Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) pander to the most asinine human beings to ever exist in this country.

Women's rights activist Sandra Fluke

Sandra Fluke, the featured speaker at the Democratic National Convention is once again a target of conservative ire. The Tea Party endorsed candidate for reelection is trying to win a seat that's competitive.

Republicans are trying to eliminate the negativity.

Congresswoman Bachmann, Congressman West and of course Congressman Walsh are going to be written off based on how the redistricting kind of put them in heavier Democratic districts.

Fluke was attacked by Rush Limbaugh, Monica Crowley and Bill O'Reilly based on her advocacy for birth control being paid by private companies.

Fluke is engaged to her boyfriend and is a legal assistance attorney.

Walsh is a first term Congressman who won in 2010. Marred with controversy, Walsh has said themes that come off as extreme. He recently settled his legal woes with his former wife and mother of his children. He was ordered to pay $110,000 in child support. Also Citizens for Responsible and Ethics in Washington (CREW) calls Walsh one of the most corrupt politicians to be elected to office.

Walsh speaks at a gathering in Addison, Illinois. He knocks Fluke for being an "entittled" 31 years old college student. He told her to "get a job" and "stop taking from those hardworking Americans!"

This buffoon criticized Black voters for their overwhelming support for President Barack Obama over former governor and perennial candidate Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee.

The Todd Akin Scandal: Drudge Wants To Scalp Al Franken's Head!

There's talk that Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) getting out the U.S. Senate Race. The Republicans want him not only out of the race but to resign from the House of Representatives. They fear his impact could damage the Romney/Ryan Campaign.

So Matt Drudge wants to make the controversy involving Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) deflect off to actor/writer Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota)! On the infamous Drudge Report, the gay conservative agitator is pulling out the "big guns" and going back after his old enemy. When Matt Drudge ended his radio program in 2007, he handed the keys to Cincinnati's controversial talker Bill Cunningham. Cunningham takes the mantle and focuses his daily and Sunday based program on issues about his community of Cincinnati and the national news based off the Drudge formula. When Al Franken was on the radio, he wished the agitator happy trails. But he got a good dig at Drudge on his way out!

Since then, it's been kind of a retaliation for Matt Drudge to go after his rivals. When Franken ended his program to run for the U.S. Senate, he took on then Senator Norm Coleman (R-Minnesota), a former mayor and Democrat who switched parties. In a contested race between the candidates, the Republicans were hoping that Franken would lose big. They've thought wrong!

Then they've went forth to contest the race results.

The race resulted in less than 1,000 votes between Coleman and Franken.

Coleman conceded the race! Franken became the new senator.

Now that it's been three years since he's been in office. The Republicans hate him as much as Barack Obama. They thought he was going to be acting like a "comedian". So far, he's been a very serious about issues. The senator has worked hard for the people of Minnesota. He managed to keep the focus on the middle class. He never backs down from the responsibilities as a senator.

The Todd Akin Scandal has distracted the Mitt Romney Campaign. They fear that the message on the economy will dwindle away from voters minds. They fear that members of the Republican Party will screw it up by focusing on issues that will turn off moderates. The culture war is an ongoing controversy and they fear the moderates and independents will swing to President Barack Obama.

Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) and Vice President Joe Biden. The conservatives are trying to tie the extreme comments of Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri).

The Weekly Standard, a conservative publication from the NewsCorp founded by Bill Kristol and Fred Barnes is trying to find an excuse. They wanted to paint Senator Al Franken then a writer on the TV show Saturday Night Live as a serial pervert. Then, he famously joked about raping CBS reporter Lesley Stahl.

As New York magazine reported in 1995, from a writing session that the reporter sat in on:

Franken: “And, ‘I give the pills to Lesley Stahl. Then, when Lesley’s passed out, I take her to the closet and rape her.’ Or, ‘That’s why you never see Lesley until February.’ Or, ‘When she passes out, I put her in various positions and take pictures of her.’”

With the national conversation now turning to women's issues as a result of the bizarre and offensive comments by Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin over the weekend, it seems a bit odd that Vice President Biden would take the stage with Franken, considering his own lack of sensitivity to the horrors of rape.

Since conservatives love to blame the so-called liberal media for saying things that come off as racist, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, condescending, overreaching, and moronic, the Republicans want this controversy to disappear.

So what do they do, blame others and President Barack Obama?

Shake Pt. 2!

Embattled senate candidate Todd Akin is defiant. The Republican House and Senate Leaders are now calling for him to resign from Congress, entirely.

This controversy is ongoing. We here at Journal de la Reyna will cover this.

Washed up celebrity and televangelist Kirk Cameron is coming to the defense of the controversial Republican Congressman Todd Akin of Missouri.

Known as Mike Seaver from the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains, the conservative activist is demanding the Republicans to back off of the congressman. He joins the choir of anti-abortion activists throwing their support for the embattled senate candidate.

Washed up celebrity turned televangelist Kirk Cameron comes in support of Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) amid a brewing controversy of women's reproductive rights!

Akin won the Missouri U.S. Senate primary after a bitter fight against two primary opponents.

Now as the pressure mounts, the congressman's gains are going up in smoke.

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas, U.S. Senate campaign organizer) and Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky, Minority Leader) have called for Akin to get out. The biggest call to get out comes from the Romney campaign. Those request were ignored.

Akin is turning to the anti-abortion activists and fellow Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) for moral support and fundraising.

Not backing down. Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri).

In what is considered cracks in the once stable Republican Party. The movement is showing signs of division.

Those who support pro-life positions are still shaky with Romney. They believe that Romney is going to continue to endorse abortion laws. Romney was once a pro-choice governor. Mitt Romney denies he was a pro-choice governor. The conservative base were hoping for Rick Santorum to continue his failed presidential bid to unseat the potential nomination of Mitt Romney. They were rushing to the internet and television saying that the media was in love with not only President Barack Obama, but the perennial presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Some in the conservative media are upset with Akin and they're calling for him to get out!

Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter, the three most controversial voices in the conservative media are claiming that the "liberal media" lets politicians like Vice President Joe Biden get away with comments but they're so focused on Akin because he's a conservative. Although these three would love to see Akin get out the race, they're going to blame the media for the controversy.

Former governor and Tea Party queen, Sarah Palin has demanded that Republicans choice another candidate that appeals to the conservative causes. Palin blames Akin if the race tips in favor of Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri).

McCaskill is hoping that division among the party establishment and the Tea Party, will help her win her race and carry the state for President Obama.

Mitt Romney has no backbone. He can't even keep his party in line. Every freaking time he tries to make the case for party unity, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin), Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh and now Congressman Todd Akin are upstaging him at every whim.

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Romney upset over Akin's refusal to concede.

The Romney Campaign complains about the president having no leadership and yet here we are! The Republican ticket can't even get a member of their party to resign. They made the controversy worse by calling for him to get out! The Republicans care only about winning! This is why the Tea Party is not relevant.

President Barack Obama does carry a share of trouble with his conservative Democrats. Some come from states that care about issues like firearms, abortion and regulations. Take West Virginia, for example. Two Democratic senators and the coal mining industry. The industry disapproves of President Obama.

The state of Arkansas. Known for the world's largest retailer Walmart, many in the state support non-union work and forestry. One Democrat and one Republican. One longtime Democrat was beat in the 2010 U.S. Midterm Election. Another one may retire and put the seat in Republican hands. The state highly disapproves of President Obama.

Republicans are purging their moderates. Over 50 members of Congress are getting out.

Republican and Democratic Senators and Representatives are getting fed up with the partisanship (rush to the cameras) members.

A list of those mention have been on television more:

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida, Democratic Party National Chair), Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa), Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Illinois), Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas), Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota), Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-California, Minority Leader), Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-New York), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois),  Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin, current vice presidential nominee), Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Congressman John Boehner (R-Ohio, Speaker of The House), Congressman Eric Cantor (R-Virginia, House Majority Leader), Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Connecticut), Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina), Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada, Majority Leader), Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), and Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah).

These are the most well known members of Congress. Known for controversial statements.

Congressman Todd Akin: Mitt Romney, You Can Shove It!

Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) is not bowing down to Mitt Romney and Congressman Paul Ryan's (R-Wisconsin) pleas to get out the race!

On The Sean Hannity Radio Program, once again the conservative agitator is practically pleading to Congressman Todd Akin to drop his U.S. Senate bid. The eight term U.S. Congressman from Missouri is not folding nor quitting this race. This will put the U.S. Senate race for Missouri as a "TOSSUP" leans Republican.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) can breathe easy for now. The focus is back to "The War on Women".

Sean Hannity is the go to guy for Republicans. If a conservative is under fire or a Republican needs a moment to shine, look for the 50 year old conservative agitator.

This controversy is on going and believe me the Republicans don't need any more bad news.

The go to guy for a Republican scandal. The serial agitator plead to Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) to get out the race. The congressman refused to concede.

The deadline to have a replacement was 5PM (CST). This has passed and the Republican will be on the ballot. Despite the pleas of Republican candidate Mitt Romney, the congressman is not interested in being lectured by the likes of him.

Missouri Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin attacked the GOP’s presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, for joining a chorus of Republicans asking him to withdraw from the race. Akin said that Romney had blown the controversy out of proportion and implied that he had done so for his own political gain.

I'm Staying On The Ballot (For Now)!

Pressuring Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) to drop his bid for U.S. Senate.

Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) is under fire. With good reason. He just opened up a huge distraction. Over the past weekend, the congressman went on a local television program and stated that women can deny legitimate rape.

“It seems to me, from what I understand from doctors, that’s really rare. If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. But let’s assume that maybe that didn’t work or something: I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be of the rapist, and not attacking the child.

Those comments let up a firestorm. Akin went on the serial conservative agitator Sean Hannity radio program to apologize. He bailed out on Piers Morgan and got a huge tongue lashing from the host. And even went forth to put a web video telling the public that he's sorry for what he's said.



The Missouri Republicans are not buying it. The Republicans want his sorry ass out of the race!

In a mere two weeks you see the implosion of a U.S. Senate candidate. Congressman Akin's bid for the U.S. Senate go up in flames. It's so bad, the Republican Senatorial Committee and state leaders are demanding that Akin step aside. They ceased fundraising. CBS anchor Norah O'Donnell stated that $10 million dollars was stopped after this controversy.

Again, they want him to get out the race! Akin so far is defiant.

According to the Associated Press, if the congressman doesn't concede his nomination by the end of the day, he'll be on the ballot and it's going to be a likely federal court dispute.

While it's likely he'll resign either from Congress or give up his nomination bid, the damage is done.

The Republicans let the grips of victory slip from their grasp. They launched the culture war and this has finally taken a toll.

Breathe easy! Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) is now the frontrunner.  Embattled senator could win reelection.

Another native Missourian had let his loose lips sink his radio endorsements and ratings. Yet, he's managed to strive in this controversy and managed to pull in a few new listeners. That commentator went off on a Georgetown law student and called her a "slut" and wanted to see "her make a sex tape". He caught the attention of President Barack Obama who offered comfortable words to this private citizen. This private citizen became the public voice of women's rights. That Missourian is Rush Limbaugh and the woman is Sandra Fluke. This controversy was this year.

Congressman Todd Akin really effed up! He made it easier for his opponent Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri). President Barack Obama and Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) will rile up women votes by tying Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and running mate Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) to the extreme views of Akin and likely Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa).

This is an ongoing issue. This controversy was discussed by me and LeReyna. I believe this will be the turning point for the Democratic Party. This controversy will eventually die off! But as of right now, if the Democrats and President Barack Obama outline the gridlock in Congress and issues such as this controversy, they'll have a better chance at winning.

We here at Journal de la Reyna will cover this controversy.

ESPN Anchor: White Fans Will Not Support Black Players!

Skip Bayless insert his foot in his mouth.

If you're a White conservative male, even in sports, you're likely to have this opinion of major athletes.

Skip Bayless is another example of the brainless idiots in the media saying things that are so inappropriate, they'll either be forced to apologize or be sent their walking papers.

Congressman Todd Akin, a Republican running as the Missouri U.S. Senate Candidate knows how to insert his foot in his mouth or head right up his ass.

Bayless is no exception.

The Huffington Post presents another controversy from the ESPN sports deck.


Perhaps best known for lauding Tim Tebow and tearing down LeBron James, Bayless contended that it is human nature for white fans to support a white athlete over a black athlete if given a choice.

"I'm going to throw it out there. You also have the black-white dynamic and the majority of Redskins fans are white. And it’s just human nature, if you’re white to root for the white guy," Bayless contended. "It just happens in sports. Just like the black community will root for the black quarterback. I'm for the black guy. I'm just saying, I don't like the dynamic for RG3. It could stunt his growth in the NFL."

Bayless made this claim about human nature to bolster his argument that Robert Griffin III, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and the No. 2 overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, is in a precarious position in Washington due to the presence of fellow rookie QB Kirk Cousins, a fourth-round pick out of Michigan State. While attempting to make the case (which he has been doing for months) that the Redskins erred in drafting Cousins, who is white, because it puts unnecessary pressure on Griffin III, who is black, to flourish quickly, Bayless cited race as factor in determining fan opinion. This discussion came two days after Griffin delivered a lackluster effort in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears.

Since Bayless does proclaim his support for Griffin by saying "I'm for the black guy," he does allow for the possibility that not all people make rooting decisions based on the race of a player. Does he only think that Redskins fans let their allegiances be swayed this way? Does he really think that Cousins is better, even if only right now, and that Redskins fans will be swayed by the preseason productivity of each player? Or did Bayless only "throw it out there" in order to generate controversy?

Did GOP Congressman Sink His Senate Bid?

Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) is under fire for comments about rape victims. The comments gave Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) an opening.  

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) is the most vulnerable member of the U.S. Senate. Her state highly disapproves of her and President Barack Obama. A major swing state, it's trending more redder. Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) carried the state by just a point. The Republican candidates who are running for the U.S. Senate are hoping the bad economy and President Barack Obama's job approval could be the ticket to reclaiming the Senate.

Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) won the Missouri GOP primary and will be the one running against McCaskill.

Akin is a Republican member of Congress since 2001. His district covers the suburban St. Louis County.

Akin won a bitterly fought primary against two other candidates, one rival being endorsed by Tea Party maven former governor Sarah Palin. Akin wasn't endorsed by Palin, but managed to win over Missouri Republicans.

Akin who is a pro-lifer said something over the weekend that may have gave a struggling McCaskill the break she needed.

Republicans emboldened by the culture wars have finally taken its toll. Akin being a representative of the culture war, said something inappropriate about rape victims and the media has zeroed in on it!



According to Talking Points Memo, a progressive blog, his opposition to abortion rights even in case of rape with a claim that victims of “legitimate rape” have unnamed biological defenses that prevent pregnancy.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) has distanced herself from President Barack Obama. She is facing a tougher reelection this year.

“First of all, from what I understand from doctors [pregnancy from rape] is really rare,” Akin told KTVI-TV in an interview posted Sunday. “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.”

Akin said that even in the worst-case scenario — when the supposed natural protections against unwanted pregnancy fail — abortion should still not be a legal option for the rape victim.

“Let’s assume that maybe that didn’t work, or something,” Akin said. “I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be on the rapist and not attacking the child.”


A 1996 study by the American Journal of Obstetricians and Gynecologists found “rape-related pregnancy occurs with significant frequency” and is “a cause of many unwanted pregnancies” — an estimated “32,101 pregnancies result from rape each year.”

In a tweet, McCaskill said she was “stunned” by Akin’s comments.

After the interview caused a firestorm, Akin said in a statement that he “misspoke.”

Akin is perhaps the boldest among a crop of conservative 2012 nominees who could hamper GOP efforts to take back the Senate in the fall. Akin has called for an end to the school-lunch program and a total ban on the morning-after pill.

His claim about “legitimate” types of rape is not completely foreign to the current Republican Congress, however. In 2011, the House GOP was forced to drop language from a bill that would have limited federal help to pay for an abortion to only victims of “forcible rape.” Akin was a co-sponsor on the bill.

Nor is this Akin’s first time suggesting some types of rape are more worthy of protections than others. As a state legislator, Akin voted in 1991 for an anti-marital-rape law, but only after questioning whether it might be misused “in a real messy divorce as a tool and a legal weapon to beat up on the husband,” according to a May 1 article that year in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.