[Uncle Chip]

Who would replace him on the ballot??? There are no viable alternatives.

[Lou Budvis]

It would be better if Claire ran unopposed - the race is probably lost anyway - than for this ballot box poison to remain on the ballot. He is toxic to anyone with an (R) after their name.

R&R should use this as a Sistah Soljah momment and blast away at this fool.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Nonsense.
There are a half dozen who could do the job.

[centurion316]

Akin can still get off the ballot, but he can’t be replaced

Where are you getting this ignorant nonsense? Is this what passes for political thinking amongst the Akin crowd? There are at least a score of solid, pro life conservatives who can run for and win this seat with ease, and the laws of Missouri have a clear process in place to make it happen. You do not know what you are talking about.

[Charles Henrickson]

Who would replace him on the ballot??? There are no viable alternatives.

Ann Wagner would be the best, imo. Then Kit Bond.

[doug from upland]

Steelman, Brunner, or Wagner.