I don’t have any doubt that the vast majority of conservatives will vote for Akin in November. The question is how much support among independents and moderate Democrats he can attract after his past gaffs and the gaffs yet to come.
Akin would need some heavy-weights the calibre of Sarah Palin (If she’s gotten over her fierce anger toward him.), to travel the state with him and remind the folks at every stop: “Todd Akin misspoke; he acknowledged his mistake and apologized. Now, who do you want voting for you in the Senate; Akin or McCaskill?” But, that will NEVER happen. He is too toxic right now. Huckabee has gone to bat for him, but he doesn’t hold an elective office and have to face the voters. So, Akin is broke and all alone. I don’t think any politician would touch him with a 10 foot pole.
Akin would need some heavy-weights the calibre of Sarah Palin (If she’s gotten over her fierce anger toward him.), to travel the state with him and remind the folks at every stop: “Todd Akin misspoke; he acknowledged his mistake and apologized. Now, who do you want voting for you in the Senate; Akin or McCaskill?” But, that will NEVER happen. He is too toxic right now. Huckabee has gone to bat for him, but he doesn’t hold an elective office and have to face the voters. So, Akin is broke and all alone. I don’t think any politician would touch him with a 10 foot pole.