Mitt Romney could have called for Todd Akin to leave Missouri’s U.S. Senate race yesterday, but instead he waited until (a) Akin recommitted himself to the campaign, and (b) the deadline for withdrawal had nearly come and gone.
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Tuesday called on Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Missouri.
“As I said yesterday, Todd Akin’s comments were offensive and wrong and he should very seriously consider what course would be in the best interest of our country,” said Romney in a statement. “Today, his fellow Missourians urged him to step aside, and I think he should accept their counsel and exit the Senate race.”
So, here are a couple of follow-up questions Romney may not be entirely comfortable with.
First, if Akin’s comments were offensive and wrong yesterday, why wait until he announced his intention to stay in the race to call for his departure?









