And professional politicians only need apply. Normal people who think they can still speak freely are toast.
“The difference is the standard for whats a ‘political liability’ is set several magnitudes lower for our side, to the point each of our guys will need a teleprompter and a script written by The Architect himself if they are to get through any campaign.”
First of all, this is war, and in war you don’t get to complain how unfair is it the other side is better trained or have better provisions. You have to deal with the reality try to win under adverse conditions.
Secondly, it’s not that hard to not make a verbal gaffe of the magnitude that Akin did. It doesn’t take a professional politician (which Akin is), it just takes a person with a semblance of intelligence, discipline, and awareness, all of which Akin lacks. He comes from a safe conservative district and was completely unprepared for the scrutiny and spotlight of a statewide election with hostile media over his shoulder.