Bond has retired and will stay that way.
Talent ? Loser.
What do you think of this? Ann Wagner becomes the Senate candidate, thus neutralizing the gender issue. Jim Talent—who probably would have a job in the Romney administration, otherwise—runs for his old House seat (which then went to Akin), in this relatively safe congressional district. I do think they might be able to lure Kit Bond out of retirement, though. He’s been the most consistent winner in statewide races.
I just can't believe this is happening. Jaco tossed Akin a grenade and he dropped it...