Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/todd-akin-unable-to-overcome-rape-comment-fails-to-win Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story At one point considered a sure win for Republicans in Missouri, Todd Akin lost the senate race to his Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill. After making controversial comments about rape, Todd Akin lost the support of many within the Republican Party and failed to overcome the negative response to his comments. Akin concedes in this speech to supporters.