Todd Akin went from a little-known Senate candidate in Missouri to a national celebrity overnight with his remarks yesterday that women can’t get pregnant from “legitimate” rape. 

But Mr. Akin is no stranger to controversial remarks. Here is a brief rundown:

1. “Liberals Hate God”

Prior to this most recent imbroglio, Todd Akin was primarily known for his belief that liberals carry deep in their heart a hatred of God. The controversy began when NBC inadvertently omitted the words “under God” and invisible in a pre-taped  segment during the U.S. Open golf tournament. Read More