If Akin should go then so should Holmes (lets tie them together).

[Motown_Johnny]

Background from Rachel's show. You need only watch the first minute or so to see what I am talking about but the whole thing is worth watching.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/ns/msnbc_tv-rachel_maddow_show/#48732520







This man said that "Concern for rape victims is a red herring because conceptions from rape occur with approximately the same frequency as snowfall in Miami".

He also has a lifetime appointment as a Federal Judge.

If Akin is unacceptable, even to Republicans, for an elected position that lasts only 6 years then how can Holmes be acceptable in a lifetime position?

Isn't there political advantage here to making them explain their hypocrisy? It also brings to light that Akin was not an isolated case. These people actually believe these things.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Leon_Holmes

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James Leon Holmes (born 1951) is a United States federal judge. He currently serves as Chief Judge of the Eastern District of Arkansas.

[Scuba]

1. These guys aren't fringe Republicans, they're now mainstream Republicans.