[so_real]

Alarming! Wait. If Akin withdraws and Missourians are left with only a 'write-in' opportunity to defeat McCaskill, how close to zero are the odds that McCaskill will be unseated? Akin's name is on the ballot. He's the only shot they have for the next six year cycle. And, he's a fine man based upon his record. We stand a much better chance gaining that Senate seat by getting our undies unbundled and getting past this, than by starting over with no name on the ballot and eight weeks to go.

[ScottinVA]

If Akin withdraws and Missourians are left with only a 'write-in' opportunity to defeat McCaskill, how close to zero are the odds that McCaskill will be unseated?

Further away from the giant goosegg of a chance that Akin has of winning.

[Tex-Con-Man]

If Akin withdraws and Missourians are left with only a ‘write-in’ opportunity to defeat McCaskill...

Not true...

Regarding replacing Todd Akin if he withdraws - the Republican Central Committee will choose the replacement. That replacement can be someone who lost in the primary. So Steelman or Brunner could still end up as the candidate. Akin would have to withdraw and get a court order by Sept. 25.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2921944/posts?page=1

[Gay State Conservative]

You’re living in a fantasy world.It’s not just the Senate that’s at stake,it’s the Oval Office too.This could very well cost us Missouri’s electoral votes which,up until a few days ago,were pretty much guaranteed.In spite of what many here think,this one’s gonna be close...so close that we can’t afford to give up a *single* Electoral vote.The Missouri Senate seat is lost...gone...kaput.Believe otherwise if you wish.Now we must save the White House.Until a few days ago things looked bad for Osama.But every day this clown stays in puts a grin on Osama’s face the likes of which wasn’t even equaled when he was doing all that blow a few years ago.