[Charles Henrickson]

Also there’s going to be a highly motivated turnout to vote AGAINST Akin.

You are right, I fear. That would be a factor.

And of course, those people will think “Hey, as long as I’m here, I’ll vote for Obama, too.”

Perhaps, to some extent. However, keep in mind that Obama LOST Missouri in '08, and he doesn't have the Obamamania working for him this time.

What you could see is Romney winning Missouri, Democrat Jay Nixon retaining the governorship (he's a popular "centrist"), and the unpopular McCaskill winning over the even more unpopular Akin.

[donozark]

Charles:Akin should have pulled the pin prior to the 5PM Tuesday deadline. He did not. He is PCA. I know you understand the implications of THAT!

IMO-Todd ain't goin' nowhere. And that from a Steelman supporter.

Somewhat disappointed that so many here (even from MO) do not understand the procedure to get his name off the ballot. I've already posted so many times my fingers are sore...

If he so chooses (to remove his name from the ballot) he will ultimately be subject to the whims of SOS Ms. Robin Carnahan. And THAT will not be pretty!

[Uncle Chip]

and who would see as his replacement???