[reasonisfaith]

But the only reason conservatives want Akin to drop out is they think the leftist smears will cost him the election.

In other words, they’re willing to just give up without a fight.

This push for Akin to get out starts with the Republican elite. The only difference between this and any other politically correct elitist issue is that this one has spread like a virus, overtaking the hearts and minds of a much larger segment of normally conservative folk.

As soon as this broke, conservatives should have circled the wagons and ramped up their support for Akin. If more conservatives had been strong enough to withstand the pressure from the left, Akin’s comeback would have already started.

[nhwingut]

But the only reason conservatives want Akin to drop out is they think the leftist smears will cost him the election. In other words, they’re willing to just give up without a fight.

Nice try. Many of us Palin supporters would beg to differ. I personally have spent 4 years defending her. And never gave up.

The difference is, she is/was worth the fight. This guy is not. He didn't make a gaffe or misplace words, he believed in some crackpot theory that raped woman can't get pregnant. He's an embarrassment.

[DallasBiff]

This push for Akin to get out starts with the Republican elite.

No it actually starts with people who do not believe in such things as a uterine goalkeeper who kicks the sperm away, as Akin does.