From your experience living in VA, we appreciate your insight on Allen. He is a very good man and had a record of competence. I agree that one apology was enough if people misinterpreted what he said. But Akin is not Allen. People really do see Akin as a nut. At least a high enough percentage, which makes him radioactive and unelectable. It is either bluster or he is truly delusional believing he can still win. His vigorous pro-life stand deserves our respect, but he apparently thinks he is the only one capable of carrying that banner. His ego is destroying any chance of replacing McCasKILL. Respectfully, that is my take.
I completely agree. Exhibits A-_: Christine O'Donnell, Sharron Angle, Joe Miller, Ken Buck, Doug Hoffman .....
When the candidate becomes the issue, rather than the REAL ISSUES of the campaign, we've lost. The MSM will see to it.
That may be a perception, not a reality. Akin will have to show the people of Missouri that he is not "a nut." He served 12 years in the State House and 12 years in Congress. Maybe the people of Missouri know him a little better than we give them credit for.
Sorry but we will agree to disagree about his electoral chances. He can win, but the GOP must now call off the dogs and support him. He is their dog in this fight. Who has the bigger ego, Akin or the GOP Establishment?