This can’t be pointed out in a presidential election constructively — and Akin’s “legitimate” comment doesn’t help anyone have a calm conversation — but just for the record: That original House language was lifted from a longstanding FBI definition, the only distinction being made was with statutory rape (which is treated differently as a criminal matter).
You’ve been reading too much 50 Shades of Grey if you think there’s anyone running for vice president (people have been pivoting from Akin to Ryan) who feels the need to distinguish between forcible and voluntary rape.
Again: what a miserable media day.