[Theodore R.]

I have been really surprised at how quickly a large number of FReepers turned on Akin, a true pro life candidate who has genuine concern for the unborn.i> Much the same was done to Santorum, who said "he had taken one for the team" on some votes in the Senate. But Newton Gingrich was given a "free pass" on the holes in his record. People here have been unforgiving of human error, but if it was a Democrat, the MO people would flock to back him.

[andyk]

if it was a Democrat, the MO people would flock to back him.

Yep, we eat our own. I used to think it was out of principles, but now I know it's just out of stupidity.