GOP gives up on trying to push Akin out

[TroyD]

In about 28 hours, the Republican Party will be, for all intents and purposes, stuck with Todd Akin.

The Missouri Senate candidate has shown no signs of bowing to pressure from the national party to get out of the race after his controversial comment about “legitimate rape” turned the race on its head.

And though the party initially held out hope that Akin would change his mind at some point over the past month, it now appears that ship has sailed.

The technical deadline for being able to replace Akin on the ballot, if he dropped out, is Tuesday. But because military ballots must be sent by Saturday, the effective drop-dead date is close-of-business Friday. After that point, Akin’s name would still appear on military and overseas ballots and a replacement nominee would not.

(SNIP)

Akin has a fundraiser with Newt Gingrich scheduled for Monday and also just launched a new ad and Web site on women’s issues. His campaign also sent a fundraising e-mail Thursday morning attacking National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (R-Tex.) for deserting his campaign. (Sample: “…the Washington insiders and Party Bosses were wrong about Rubio, wrong about Rand Paul, and they’re just as wrong about Todd Akin.”)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/09/20/the-gop-is-stuck-with-todd-akin/

[Sherman A1]

1. We will see how much SuperPac

money comes his way. They certainly don't want a Dem to win the seat, so Akin may be right that he will get support.

[TroyD]

2. Family Values Newt will be the guest of honor at Akin fundraiser

[SmittynMo]

10. You couldn't pay ME enough to see these two idiots.

Frick and frack in attendance.


Nothing to see here. Please move on.

(Police squad)

[Manifestor_of_Light]

3. Mad because he's quoting THEIR platform.

Kinda like when people on DU say "Jesus never said anything hateful, he was all about love" and I quote the alleged words of Jesus back to them, that are hateful, and they act SHOCKED, SHOCKED I tell you. They don't read their own Bible.

[orpupilofnature57]

5. Where did you ever READ any hate Quotes

from Jesus, I'm all Eyes, Quote away.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

7. Start here. It will take a while to read.

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/cruelty/nt_list.html

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/inj/nt_list.html

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/int/nt_list.html

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/fv/nt_list.html

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/women/nt_list.html

Hell stands as a constant reminder of the essence of Christianity: God is to be obeyed because, in the final analysis, he is bigger and stronger than we are. And in addition, he is incomparably more vicious. -- George Smith, Atheism: The Case Against God

[orpupilofnature57]

8. Let me help your obvious Agenda

The RED LETTER bible has the words Jesus actually said. All your opinions, characterizations, and Matthew still don't have Jesus advocating hate of anyone.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

11. So show me proof that only the red letters are what Jesus

actually said. You got any?

What I posted is NOT opinions. Those are ACTUAL SCRIPTURES. Unedited.

[orpupilofnature57]

4. Stuck? Who's stuck with him ? Another

' Duping of America ' He'll still be a part of major decisions, Grab money from corporations and the biggest victims, US.

[Arkansas Granny]

6. The good news is that McCaskill is leading in the polls.

[TroyD]

9. DeMint might throw Akin a lifeline

09/21/12

Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) says he will consider throwing his weighty financial support behind Rep. Todd Akin (R), the Missouri Senate candidate who has been shunned by party leaders in Washington.

DeMint said the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), which has pulled its funding from the Missouri race, should reconsider its decision if Akin continues his candidacy.

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/250865-demint-might-throw-akin-a-lifeline