[SuziQ]

Steelman finished third in the primary. John Brunner was the runner-up to Akin. If Akin steps aside--and I'm not saying he should--but if he does, it would seem Brunner is next in line.

Who's to say that those who voted for Akin might not change their votes to Steelman, if Akin needs to be replaced?

[Charles Henrickson]

If there is a replacement, I’m thinking now it won’t be either Brunner or Steelman. I’m thinking Ann Wagner or Kit Bond.