Cornyn to Akin: ‘Carefully Consider What Is Best.’ Hint, Hint, Nudge, Nudge.

NRO The Campaign Spot ^ | 08/20/2012 | Jim Geraghty

[jb729]

And if I was Brunner, I’d goto the mat fighting for the spot if Akin quits and GOP try to install Steelman. I mean court challenges. It’d be total BS if they installed Steelman over him.

[Thud]

Yup, GOP national money goes elsewhere and Democratic national money pours in. Akin’s stupidity will get McCaskill re-elected unless he drops out in the next 48-72 hours.

[StevenFlorida]

There are very few Republican leaders who will agree to be on the same stage with him, let alone attend one of his fundraisers.

Akin could be very stubborn and say to hell with the GOP , I won fair and square and I am not quitting.

[dfwgator]

Somebody in the RNC needs to put this in Akin's bed.

[proudpapa]

Democrats are quick to forgive rapist, Bill Clinton...but not so quick to forgive a republican who misspoke.

[proudpapa]

Democrats are quick to forgive rapist, Bill Clinton...but not so quick to forgive a republican who misspoke.

[Sarah Barracuda]

@EWErickson: Todd Akin will withdraw from the MO Senate race.

[Hugin]

That’s not a nudge. It’s a swift kick in the ass.

[CedarDave]

Brunner would be a bummer. How much of a RINO is he?

[Hoodat]

And if that doesn't work . . .

[Servant of the Cross]

I do hope that all GOP powers that be, both state and national, will impress upon Mr. Akin the harm his continued presence on the ballot inflicts on the rest of the party.

Do the right thing Congressman. Step aside.

[LibLieSlayer]

While she was attacked by some... Palin was correct... as usual.

LLS

[dfwgator]

Well at least my way, we don’t have to sacrifice any live horses.

[Jewbacca]

“There’s absolutely no reason the 2nd place guy (name escapes me) can’t win here.”

You mean, other than his name escapes people.

[sam_paine]

I don’t know anything between Brunner or Steelman. But they ought to get in a smoky room quick and make a deal.

[Hugin]

He didn’t misspeak. He concisely espoused ignorant nonsense that he clearly believed.

[jb729]

If I’m Brunner, they better offer me a sweet-ass package (money, job, offers of future support) if they want Steelman.

[the808bass]

By what basis do you determine Brunner is a RINO?

[mrs9x]

In some ways, its better that this guy misspoke now than two months from now when he could not be replaced.

Now McCaskill is going to have to face someone who (hopefully) will not give her a free-ride to another senate victory.

[jb729]

How did national name recognitiion work for Steelman? Two guys I never heard of beat her.