First of all, for the record, I am neither of the religious right nor was I even aware of Akin’s candidacy prior to the “flap” over his comments. That said, the voters in MO picked him to run as the Republican Senate candidate. The GOP was within its rights to privately approach Akin and suggest for the good of the Party that he step down; however, once he indicated he was not going to do so they should have left it alone. Their rancor and spitefulness will only assure your and their self-fullfilling prophecy.
I happen to disagree w/Akin’s all-inclusive stand against any type of abortion; however, I respect his position and I respect the right of MO voters to pick their candidate. What the GOP-e has done and continues to do is disrespectful to the voters of MO and just plain wrong.
I take it that you are not very well informed about how this race has unfolded.
McCaskill spent several million dollars running ads that were designed to help him win the nomination. I saw them, they were very cleaver and very effective. Additionally, she encouraged Democrat cross over in the primary, again aimed at helping Akin win the nomination.
He may be the Republican candidate, but the Democrats were damned glad to have him. Once he made his major gaff, it was easy to see why McCaskill did what she did.
Huckabee and Dobson are supporting him for their own purposes, he’s being used for there own agenda and not what’s good for the people of Missouri. I happen to think that this will hurt the pro life movement and it will certainly hurt the GOP chances for control of the Senate. It’s instructive to see how easy it was for McCaskill to get conservatives to help her win.
Right on all points.