[Jay Redhawk]

You can always put a little salve on the wound, or if it is fatal you can have a dignified funeral. The reaction of the Republicans has encouraged the media to keep this one alive. By condemning and dumping Akin did the Republicans really believe the leftist media and the socialist party would let the thing go? No way! Even if Akin had dropped out the media would have still referred to him as an example of what Republicans really think about rape and women. His remaining in the race is really not going to change that.

[PhxTM06]

Actually it would, they'd try to run on the story and eventually run out of steam, but him going on the full-liberal tour, talking to Matt Lauer, George Stephanopoulos and almost Piers Morgan shows me the guy doesn't have the proper judgment or common sense that is required for the office he's seeking.

I'm counting down the days until he stands down and John Brunner or Sarah Steelman are giving the chance to rescue this seat from his incompetence.

[Uncle Chip]

You can always put a little salve on the wound, or if it is fatal you can have a dignified funeral. The reaction of the Republicans has encouraged the media to keep this one alive. By condemning and dumping Akin did the Republicans really believe the leftist media and the socialist party would let the thing go? No way! Even if Akin had dropped out the media would have still referred to him as an example of what Republicans really think about rape and women. His remaining in the race is really not going to change that.

What you say here needs to be made perfectly clear to those asking for Akin's head on a platter. Even if he goes away, it will not go away. It will still have to be dealt with.