[Uncle Chip]

Without the Republicans’ vigorous enforcement of the left’s double standards, Akin would probably still be facing favorable odds of winning the Missouri Senate seat.

YEP -- it was the hysterical reaction out of all proportion to what was said.

If the GOP wants to win the seat it needs to suck it up and start running anti-McCaskill adds NOW.

[JediJones]

If the GOP wants to win the seat it needs to suck it up and start running anti-McCaskill adds NOW.

Good point. Even if they don't fund Akin, what's wrong with them pointing out McCaskill's record to the voters? The voters can still decide who to vote for in her place.