Video: Ryan asked Akin to withdraw from the race

The Turner Report links to U.S. Rep. Todd Akin's appearance on the Today Show, in which he talks about getting a call from vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan asking him to withdraw his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.

Graves backs Akin

Fired Up! Missouri notes that U.S. Rep. Sam Graves has come out in support of Rep. Akin.

Kobach's been working hard on legislation in states other than Kansas

The Wichita Eagle Blog writes that Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach seems to have his hands full with legislation in other states.

Could Akin and Wagner switch races?

Show Me Progress wonders if Rep. Akin might be convinced to swap races with Republican Ann Wagner, a candidate for his current seat.

Reed says Yoder's skinny dip ended the party

20 Pounds of Headlines writes that U.S. Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) says that U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder's decision to skinny dip ended the evening last summer at the Sea of Galilee.

Akin hangs over Ryan campaign stop in Springfield

PoliticMo feels like Rep. Akin was hanging over Rep. Ryan's campaign appearance in Springfield, Missouri, last night.

Is Kansas business friendly?

The Wichitopekington wonders if Kansas is business friendly based on the latest survey from an Illinois real estate group.

Elsass helps Akin craft his media strategy

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix reports that media strategist Rex Elsass is standing by Rep. Akin, one of his clients, and looks at how the campaign is crafting its current message.