Akin defies mounting calls to withdraw from Senate race
by THE CNN WIRE STAFF
A defiant Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri said Tuesday he will stay in the Senate race to unseat Democrat Claire McCaskill despite mounting calls from across the political spectrum for him to withdraw over incendiary comments on rape and pregnancy. FULL STORY
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- NEW: Rep. Todd Akin says he will stay in the race despite mounting opposition
- Missouri senators past and present call on Akin to withdraw from the race
- Under Missouri law, Akin can easily withdraw from the race by 6 p.m. ET Tuesday
