Absolutely, because it was just a simple gaffe of poor word choice. His message was absolutely correct and is exactly what the Republican party is supposed to stand for and believe If someone believes or does something crazy, then that's a problem. But most candidates make a verbal gaffe and have a poor choice of words at some point. Voters don't tend to make their final decision based on that kind of shallow judgment.
You must be confused: Aikin is a Republican. If he were a Democrat, I might be inclined to agree with you, but this gaffe from a Pubbie is 100% fatal. If he selfishly toughs it out and stays in, not only will he lose big, he’ll take Romney’s chances in MO with him. And we won’t gain the Senate.
If you don’t think the enemedia will beat this drum each and every day between now and November, you are a *fool.*