“Akin could still withdraw from the race before Sept. 25, but if he did so during that window, the Missouri GOP would have to obtain a court order to replace his name on the ballot.”
Hopefully we’ll have a Republican judge. Even if he foolishly wants to continue in the race for now, Todd will be forced out of the campaign when his funds dry up and his staff quits. Politicians have to pay the bills as well.
There are unconfirmed reports that the money for his new campaign advertisements is coming from leftist groups. Whether true or not, the new sources of money need to be identified and publicized ASAP.
Meet the Chief Elections Official in MO, who would hear the case:
Hi, I’m Robin Carnahan, Secretary of State and chief elections official for the state of Missouri. Link.
I don't think there will be much love for the GOP in that room....