MO: Akin could really blow this

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Even if he were to win, with this albatross around his neck, would the Senate Republicans let him join their caucus?

As for how this idea got started, fetal resorption does occur and conceivably the stress of "legitimate rape" could cause the lining of the uterus to be unreceptive to the blastocyst.  Not that there are any legitimate studies that show that this hypothesis has any validity.  Of course, one could argue it's the fault of rape victims who don't get upset enough that this doesn't happen.  NOT!

[Miles]

Ron Johnson is also calling for Akin to step aside.

[Likely Voter]

what are the rules if he steps down? Does the state party just pick someone or does it go to the 2nd place from the primary? 

[Keystone Phil]

Akin doesn't have to withdraw by tomorrow. He can be removed (of course, if he agrees) by court order - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/20/the-two-ways-todd-akin-could-withdraw/

The state GOP committee would then pick a replacement.

[Miles]

'Saw this on my news feed just now:

[tmthforu94]

He needs to step aside. Even though I supported Steelman in the primary, the nomination should go to Brunner, as he placed second.

It'd be very selfish of him, IMO, if he stayed in this race. Of course, all politicians are selfish, so meh.

[Likely Voter]

Aiken went on Huckabee's radio show and said "I'm not a quitter and my belief is we're going to take this thing forward"

If he doesnt want to leave, I dont see how the party can force him. Will the RNCC back him up and spend money? You can be sure that the DNCC are going to go all in on Claire now that she has a chance

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

If the GOP wants to lose this seat with class, they'll run Steelman or Brunner on a 3rd Party/Independent ticket. Akin will go down in flames and the second place loser will have a raised profile, which could be beneficial for Governor in 2016.

Without Missouri, the Republican path to 51 seats becomes a lot more complicated.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

The far-right seems to love blowing their chances; they already let us keep Nevada, Colorado, and Delaware.

[Keystone Phil]

Cornyn is gently trying to push Akin out.

[Brittain33]

If the GOP wants to lose this seat with class, they'll run Steelman or Brunner on a 3rd Party/Independent ticket. Akin will go down in flames and the second place loser will have a raised profile, which could be beneficial for Governor in 2016.

Without Missouri, the Republican path to 51 seats becomes a lot more complicated.

It just moves out two years.

[tmthforu94]

Expect a couple polls to be released in the next couple days that show Akin down by a decent amount. Then you'll see the MOGOP start pressuring him.

[Keystone Phil]

Sabato claims NRSC is pulling out. Crossroads already pulled out.

[Supersonic]

Sabato claims NRSC is pulling out. Crossroads already pulled out.

If so, Akin needs to drop out now.

[minionofmidas]

'Saw this on my news feed just now:

Aiken went on Huckabee's radio show and said "I'm not a quitter and my belief is we're going to take this thing forward"

If he doesnt want to leave, I dont see how the party can force him. Will the RNCC back him up and spend money? You can be sure that the DNCC are going to go all in on Claire now that she has a chance

Wow, that was fast. He's such a hasbeen already that people have stopped remembering how his name is spelled.

[Brittain33]

Family Research Council is the rare GOP group rushing to defend Akin.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/family-research-council-pac-enthusiastically-backs-todd-akin

[RogueBeaver]

Dana Bash also reported that the NRSC has told him to get out. Romney all but called on him to quit. Now what's this I hear about 9/25 or something?

[Keystone Phil]

Dana Bash also reported that the NRSC has told him to get out. Romney all but called on him to quit. Now what's this I hear about 9/25 or something?

That's the second deadline. To withdraw then, he needs a court order unless the state election board shows good reason why they cannot accept it.

[Keystone Phil]

Erik Erikson claims Akin is quitting. Reported five minutes ago.

[RogueBeaver]

Breaking on Twitter that Akin will withdraw tomorrow. Guessing Brunner replaces him as primary runner-up. He has $$$ and infrastructure ready to go.

[Supersonic]

Just putting it out there, but if Akin made these comments in 2004, would the reaction by the GOP be the same? T'was the height of the religious right after all, and FRC are defending him now.

[RogueBeaver]

Sabato also suggested that to avoid intraparty divisions the MO GOP could nominate Jim Talent or Matt Blunt. Dunno how realistic that is, but we'll find out tomorrow.

[Keystone Phil]

Just putting it out there, but if Akin made these comments in 2004, would the reaction by the GOP be the same? T'was the height of the religious right after all, and FRC are defending him now.

As someone that is religious and opposed to abortion (though with exceptions), I have to say that's a really asinine thing you just said.

[Keystone Phil]

Sabato also suggested that to avoid intraparty divisions the MO GOP could nominate Jim Talent or Matt Blunt. Dunno how realistic that is, but we'll find out tomorrow.

I'm rooting for Talent either way.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

They can't do any better than the guy who lost last time and the old Governor who epic failed so badly he didn't run again because he was trailing by double digits?