Congressman Akin wins MO GOP Senate primary to take on Sen. McCaskill

Fox News ^ | August 8, 2012

[SMGFan]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. Todd Akin, who played up his tea party credentials and conservative appeal, broke out from a three-way Missouri Republican primary on Tuesday to earn the right to take on Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, setting up one of the most closely watched Senate races of 2012.

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[SMGFan]

No doubt this will be called a loss for Sarah Palin. Did we need a woman to beat Claire McCaskill? Previously I read Dems wanted Akin.

[RC one]

looks like Akin is the weakest of the three against McCaskill but he is still beating her in the latest RCP poll. I don’t know much about Akin but I feel like I should send him some money. I’m hoping Josh Mandel can replace Sherrod Brown here in Ohio too but he’s not looking to good as far as the polls go.

[Reaganez]

Akin has the most conservative record.

Ergo, Dems think he is easiet to beat.

[USS Alaska]

I sent some money to Steelman but I've read that Akin is even more conservative, so I'm good with him.

He is next on my donation list.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I gave Sarah $50 but thought Bunner would win.
Akin’s win is a surprise...

[marygam]

People voted. Let’s see the grassroots take over. Afterall...TED CRUZ by 13.

[misharu]

Akin is my rep and he lives not far from me. Having said that, he also has been in the past noted as one of the most conservative reps in DC. He is a cancer survivor and a G-d fearing man who makes his stand on principle.

I voted for him, but I would have been just as happen with Brunner. I have some misgivings about Steeleman, but if she would have won, I would have supported her as well.

[misharu]

. . . I would have been just as happen . . .just as happy, not happen. Way too early.