The Akin Campaign is being run by his own family, his wife and children. It has a cult-like feel to it. This guy is getting messages from God that he must stay in and fight for “principle”.
Six more years of Claire, unless we can get a popular write-in candidate like Kit Bond, or James Talent.
http://www.annwagner.com/ I have heard this name, who is running to replace Akin House seat, tossed around.
The problem is the amount of attention required to get a motivated statewide campaign for a write-in is going to take some major money. I do not see that happening now, NOT that I am opposed.
Money is the ‘life’ of political campaigns, and due to the Obama depression, liberal governor, and a state wide drought, majority of Missourians are struggling.... meaning that extra ‘cash’ is going to keep air conditioners running 24/7 and higher water bills, food, gas, and .... and.. this state is not flush with cash ...
A write-in candidate would only split the vote, allowing Claire McCaskill to cruise to another term. I can't think of a write-in candidate who would have enough appeal to win over the Akin supporters--and there are apparently a lot of them--who believe their candidate is getting a bum rap and resent the meddling by outsiders such as Ann Coulter, Sarah Palin and the GOP establishment.
The best thing to do is to call off the pile-on, accept Akin's apology and get behind him.
If Akin is destined to lose at this time, then there is a very high probability that his replacement will lose as well.
Are there any odds makers out there who would determine the odds of a replacement winning or losing.