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All he had to do was ride it out. He messed up, big time.One can only wonder if he stays in, what mistake will he make next?

He is no Biden. Akin has had a long and successful career in politics. He is a winner. Is one misstatement followed by an immediate apology the criterion for forcing someone to withdraw? Is this what it has come down to in the GOP? He committed no crime or indiscretion. I find this public castigation by the GOP to be disgusting and it could very well be counterproductive in Nov regardless of who the GOP wants to run. Akin's supporters, 217,000 of them, may not flock to the new nominee.

Some number of the 217K that voted for Akin in the Primary were Democrats. The vast majority of course were conservative Republicans. No way they will ever vote for Ma. They may, unfortunately not vote for the Republican nominee. But most will come to the final realization, they MUST get Ma the hell out of Washington!

I was a Steelman voter/$upporter. But clearly planned on voting for the winner on Aug.7. And I will still vote for Akin come Nov. Most will, simply because Republicans (true ones) totally detest Ma McCaskill.

If she gets back in? Say hello to higher taxes, gun bans, and of course Obi-care.

Not to pound on Akin, but I watched his attempt at handling this thing. He seemed disjointed. Confused. He reminds me of a boxer who just took a punch from Mike Tyson. Of course some recovered from that experience. Others did not. Can we risk it? We all better hope what comes out of today's Pow Wow is the right decision...