Who said something outrageous?
Todd Akin
What did he say?
A woman being raped could magically shut off her reproductive system
To what end?
To avoid becoming pregnant
Who distanced themselves from the comment?
Mitt Romney
Why was this unexpected?
He failed to condemn Rush Limbaugh's despicable comments
What was that about?
He called her a "slut"
On what media?
Radio
What did Akin's mistake bring to light?
His position that a woman who becomes pregnant from rape should be required to carry the baby to term.
Is he the fist person to make a public mistake?
No
Who else?
Barrack Obama
What did he say?
He had campaigned in "57 states."
How many kinds of mistakes are there?
Two