“but I fear MO people will be afraid to do so. People in MO don’t like to be ridiculed, as the national media has done in this matter.”
Well, this Missouri resident and active voter is going to vote for Akin. I actually supported Steelman in the primary because of Palin’s endorsement of Steelman. However, the terrible treatment Akin has received has me firmly in his camp. I have sent him money three times since the bad press started. I am a SOCON and so is Akin.
BTW - The other voters here I speak with so despise McRascal, they ALL plan to vote for Akin. Except for the Dem ghetto strongholds in St. Lousis and Kansas City, I think the rest of the state will go for Akin. If it weren’t for the big city ghetto voters, Akin could easily win in the rural areas. Dems are only strong where they have large welfare constituents.
I am sure that you are quite correct. Unfortunately, your circle of acquaintances does not reflect the entire electorate. Many Missouri voters whom would have voted for Akin before his unfortunate remarks, will now either not vote for either candidate or will vote for McCaskill. I'm sure that you do not know these people, nor do I, but they will vote as I predict, and it will mean a McCaskill victory.