[so_real]

one of them would be running as the GOP nominee after Akin withdraws

• Convince Akin to withdraw
• Convince the court to grant release
• Pick Steelman or Brunner as a replacement
• Appease supporters of Akin and the replacement not picked
• Damage control mud slung from McCaskill throughout this process
• Let the dust settle
• Focus the message back on McCaskill/Reid
• Energize the base for election day

You have two months ... Go!

[TonyInOhio]

It's pretty clear that I'm not going to convince you that Akin should quit, so I'll stop trying. :)

I do have a serious question for Akin supporters, though: how do you see him winning going forward?

Akin won 36% in the GOP primary, meaning the majority of Missouri Republicans did not vote for him. Since his interviews, reputable pollsters have found that 47% of Republicans and 57% of Independents want him to withdraw from the race in favor of another candidate. If Akin does as you wish and remains in the race, how can he possibly win?

A seond question: Do you feel it is better to support Akin because of his religious affiliations and values even though you know he is likely to lose to McCaskill? Are you ready to accept defeat in a "noble cause"?