Right Wing Media Deflect, Excuse GOP Rep. Akin's “Legitimate Rape” Remarks Written by Evan Whitbeck & Laura Keiter Published 08/20/12 5:16 PM EDT CD-MMM08202012-1023 Audio file While Republican and Democratic Members of Congress alike have lined up to condemn recent remarks made by Missouri GOP Senate Nominee Todd Akin, but two CNN contributors continue to come to Akin's defense.