Rape comments bring down Mourdock, Akin

The results are in for two key Senate races: Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly defeated Richard Mourdock in Indiana and Sen. Claire McCaskill won reelection over GOP Rep. Todd Akin, per the AP.

Both were Senate seats that, until the GOP candidates made some choice remarks about rape, looked very winnable for Republicans.

The Democrats' victories in both states are another sign of just how toxic any discussion of rape can be — and if Democrats hold the Senate like they're expected to, will be considered a major factor in that bigger loss for the GOP.