RNC Chair on whether GOP would support Akin: (8/28) "No. No. No."; (9/28) "Absolutely"

[TroyD]

Sep 28, 2012

When a reporter asked him at the Republican National Convention last month whether the party would support Akin even if he didn’t drop out, Priebus was unequivocal: “no, no, no.”

REPORTER: If he stays in, is y’all’s position eventually going to change and you’re going to have to support him?

PRIEBUS: No, no, no. He can be tied, we’re not gonna send him a penny.

(SNIP)

Today, after Akin stayed in the race and polls showing it tied, Priebus took a far different tone:

Asked directly if he considered Akin to be a better option for Missouri voters than McCaskill, Priebus did not hesitate.

“Well, absolutely,” he said in the interview. “That’s a given, and as chairman of the party, I have an obligation to make sure we win as many seats in the Senate as possible.”

http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/09/28/927121/priebus-support-akin/

[Proud Liberal Dem]

1. What a difference a month makes!

[TroyD]

2. The media & DNC seem to be overlooking this

If the RNC wants to support Akin, they need to be held accountable.

We need to make sure all voters know.

It's time to start asking Romney & Ryan about Akin every day again and making sure they wear it.

[TroyD]

3. Todd Akin autographs sexist "Henpecked" sign

http://firedupmissouri.com/content/todd-akin-doesnt-be-henpecked

[beac]

4. RNC PR BS strikes again!

That turd literally has NO shame.

[NCLefty]

5. Priebus is an attack dog, nothing more.

Emphasis on the dog.

[rachel1]

6. I hope they do support him so that the voters will know

how some of them REALLY feel about rape and women.