[skeeter]

Akin’s mistake was easily survivable. The GOPe is forfeiting this seat, presumably to make a point.

What that point is is anybody's guess.

[PhiloBedo]

Spot on!

[Norseman]

>>Akin’s mistake was easily survivable. The GOPe is forfeiting this seat, presumably to make a point.<<

Yes, not only was it “easily surivable,” he’ll likely own the seat come 2013.

Scott Brown started the GOP ostrich move, for reasons of his own given that he’s running in a typically liberal state, and then prominent GOPers, who should have had the sense to bide their time, panicked instead.

Akin will probably have plenty of money to run commercials if he’s still in the race in October, and I think he will be.

[Antoninus]

What that point is is anybody's guess.

Oh, I think we can all guess what the point is. The GOP-e is much more comfortable with a leftist in office than a conservative--regardless of party affiliation.

[Sola Veritas]

“Akin’s mistake was easily survivable. The GOPe is forfeiting this seat, presumably to make a point.
What that point is is anybody’s guess.”

Their point is that Social Conservatives are NOT really welcome in the GOP. IF Social Conservatism is a priority to you, then they don’t what you as a GOP candidate. The only thing the GOPe wants from Social Conservatives are our votes...nothing more. They certainly aren’t going to honor ANY of our values.