[DLfromthedesert]

Hey....if Trent Lott had to give up his leadership role over a stupid comment that was much less egregious, there is no other way out.

We MUST take that seat.

[rwilson99]

It’s good to know the GOP still has biological defenses to prevent illegitimate stupidity.

[Harley]

Who takes the slot? I hope it’s the Tea Party gal that just missed the nom. Sarah Steelman?

[nhwingut]

This moron is on Hannity and saying he’s not dropping out.

He’s stumbling and bumbling again.

[Nifster]

good... you cn’t fix stupid

[Nifster]

good... you can’t fis stupid

[Nifster]

good... you can’t fix stupid

[P-Marlowe]

The only known defense to pregnancy during a “legitimate” rape is a short barrel 357 magnum or some other similar defense instrument.

[Sequoyah101]

Listening to him on Hannity now. He isn’t very bright or articulate sounding. He says he was trained as an engineer... doesn’t sound like the training stuck.

He needs to resign. He will not win. He will hurt the ticket in Missouri.

If he does not resign it shows that the race is all about himself for him. He would be wrong.

[mojito]

Here’s a thought:

Mittens does the tough thing but the right thing. He calls up this clown, real quiet and low key, and tells him that it’s over. That he’s now toxic and a drag on the ticket, not just in MO, but nationwide.

I guy who would be president would do it.

[ruralvoter]

POSSIBLE UPDATE?
http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/republican-source-akin-moving-to-withdraw

Republican Source: Akin Moving To Withdraw

The controversial candidate is “taking concrete steps.” UPDATE: Another Republican close to Akin says he’s “in the campaign.”

Missouri Republican Todd Akin has begun moving toward ending his candidacy after his remarks on rape and abortion provoked a firestorm, a top Republican said.

“Akin is taking concrete steps to withdraw by tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.,” a senior Republican told BuzzFeed, adding that Akin could still change his mind.

But a Republican close to Akin said his position hasn’t changed: He’s still in the race.

Tomorrow afternoon is an important deadline: If he files papers to end his candidacy in Jefferson City tomorrow he can end his candidacy unilaterally; after that, he would have to file an application in court.

Possible Republican replacements, the Republican source said, include three former senators: John Ashcroft, Jim Talent, and Kit Bond. Other names being mentioned include former Ambassador Ann Wagner, who is running for Akin’s now-vacant seat; and Auditor Tom Schweich.

[LucyT]

He should have been gone by noon today.

Wonder what dark secrets in his personal life?

[Sequoyah101]

A degree in “Management Engineering”? What the hell is that?

[chuckee]

The Dems in Missouri were instrumental in electing a legitimate corpse (Carnahan (D)) to the governorship a few years ago. Should McCaskill drop out and be replaced by Corpse Carnahan, Aikin would still not stand a chance.That is how much damage he did to himself.

[Qwackertoo]

Tell him not one dime. Put another Independent R on the ballot. Force him out. Geez. I’m sorry for the guy but that was just dumb.

[ruralvoter]

UPDATE?

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/todd-akin-were-going-to-stay-in

Todd Akin: ‘We’re Going To Stay In’
Benjy Sarlin 3:46 PM EDT, Monday August 20, 2012

Todd Akin told Sean Hannity on Monday that he will not drop out of the Missouri Senate race, despite pressure from Republican officals.

“I’m announcing today that we’re going to stay in,” he said. He added that he was aware of Tuesday’s 5 PM deadline for him to drop out in order for the state party to replace him on the ballot.

[mosesdapoet]

Just got shut down at Hanity’s am show. Here’s a guy who claims to be an engineer who takes an unsupported assertion held in some circles as a rule. Which says that if a woman concieves after a rape she concented to the rape. While I don’t know if that has been used as a defence even proposing that idea could be forwarded by some shyster. This guys a loser !

[calico_thompson]

He’s got to go. In Texas, Clayton Williams was 20pts ahead of Ann Richards in the Governor’s race - then he made his rape comment. Something like “If you know you’re going to be raped, you should just lie back and enjoy it.” Even my arch conservative wife voted against Claytie.

That said, I know what he means when he says “Legitimate Rape.” A seventeen year old boy who has sex with his fifteen year old girlfriend is technically a rapist.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Brunner came in second, and is a much better candidate, not a professional politician like Aikin and Steelman.

Brunner should get it. If he doesn't, Steelman pulled one of her usual underhanded shenanigans.

[dps.inspect]

Let's go with Sarah Steelman... That's who Sarah Palin was stumping for... Lets say Akin is right in what he says, he is wrong to have let himself get pulled into this, and as a result he looks stupid, though he is likely quite smart. He would have been better to have just said, "I'm pro life and support protecting the life of the mother, I need to speak about the state or our economy" Why is it that some people feel they have to "share" everything they know?