[Publius804]

Todd Akin is Claire McCaskill's favorite Republican. He is both delusional and selfish. He is the problem with the political class who will try to cling to power no matter what the cost. Even if he does win - he is toxic - period.

[dixiechick2000]

This is a prime example of campaign workers needing jobs and, IMO, a wife who wants to be the wife of a Senator.

He’s listening to those closest to him who have everything to lose if he drops out.

He didn’t know that the PPP poll was so wildly slanted...+9 Republican...until Hannity told him on the radio.

If you look at CAC’s reflections...and MATH...on our chances of taking the Senate, we are still in good shape, even if Ma Claire wins.

O/T but this is an “I told you so” moment for Sarah, and she declined to rub it in their faces. Classy lady!

[newzjunkey]

Looking around FR, which has it's share of conservatives, there's about a dozen or so defending him and wanting him to fight on.

I think we can extrapolate and say the "voters" urging Akin to "stay strong" are Democrats.

[freekitty]

Just can’t help but think the dirty libs are behind this.

[tired&retired]

Akin has Assad Delirium Syndrome... Or is that Kim Jong-il Derangement Syndrome? My people love me!!!!

[windsorknot]

Akin is like the captain of a ship that has hit an iceberg, but refuses to acknowledge the huge tear in the side of his ship.

[LibLieSlayer]

Hey toddie... check your internals on Thursday and get back to us... jerk.

LLS

[Delhi Rebels]

God gave Todd Akin the ability to run his brain and the ability to run his mouth, but apparently not both at the same time. People need to realize that this latest gaff is only the worst in a series of blunders, all made when Akin was trying to explain some core conservative beliefs that people in the country could sign on to. Instead of explaining how he didn't think that the federal government should have such an overreaching authority in education and that instead the states should exercise it he instead talks about how he doesn't think the government should be providing subsidized student lunches, thus appearing like he wants to starve poor students. Instead of talking about how federally subsidized student loans have grown to a frightening level as students go hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to pursue useless degrees, he calls student loans a cancer thus appearing like he's against college education for middle class students and any support for families trying to improve their children's future. He is a walking, talking soundbite for the McCaskill campaign and her single best asset for re-election. He is, literally, Joe Biden on steroids.

I don't think Akin believes rape is an insignificant thing, or that its effect on its victims is minor. But in trying to explain why he didn't believe that the horror of rape should be compounded by the tragedy of an abortion he came off that way. But that's Akin. It's what he does. It's what he'll continue to do. He is not the right candidate for the Missouri Senate seat. And he needs to realize that.

[txrefugee]

Wonder how many emails Claire sent him? Maybe she’ll let him work in her St. Louis office after she wins.

[BizzeeMom]

Ryan Hite said Akin received an “outpouring of support” in the form of calls and emails....but I thought I’d read he had been incommunicado for the past couple days. Curious.

I live in Missouri, not in his district but not too far away. Here’s the thing: his district is rather homogeneous, wealthy and conservative. He’s not faced much competition there. Also, he’s been a major champion of homeschooling...there are a LOT of homeschoolers in his district and there are a lot of us in Missouri and it’s a strong lobby. Nothing wrong with that, I’m just pointing out that he does most likely still have that support.

I didn’t vote for him, was surprised he won, and suspect Democratic crossover in the open primary was a factor. I’m a pro life homeschooler, and appreciate that he is also, but.... he needs wider appeal to win statewide office. Nice man I’m sure, unfortunately (painfully obviously) he doesn’t articulate his positions to people outside his “bubble” very well.

I was hoping he’d step aside quickly and let someone else lead. “the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one” Spock

[carlo3b]

Hey Mom, I’ve been wondering what your take is on Akin..

In case anyone wondered, Gov. Palin is my kind of woman.. (/understatement) Her take is always worth hearing and for the most part, I trust her opinion in almost every political, emotional, moral, principles..

However, there are times my knee-jerk reaction on some topics are so deep-seeded, that even at the advice of Palin, Rush, or our nominee et al, I take exception..

This appears to be one of those times, not because I think this guy was smart with his stupid comments to a lib commentator.. It’s because I don’t like being told what I should think by a Liberal media, and commie pundits..

Also, I don’t entirely disagree with Akin’s point, that there are times that even some WOMEN LIE, about stuff, (GASP!!)and even in claiming something as horrendous as rape, if the lie gives an advantage in getting them what they want!

In this case getting to kill their baby through abortion, because they didn’t take the appropriate steps to avoid pregnancy.. IE: legitimate rape..