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 ...
Ann Wagner would be a good replacement but she is set where she is. She is a lock-in for his old Congressional District, a sure thing that she will win without a fight. She would not trade that for this and I don't think anyone could blame her.
I have listened to discussions about viable replacement candidates and it is hard to come up with one especially at this late date.
Wagner can do a switcheroo with Akin and get on the ballot for Senator, and Akin get his old Congressional seat, but that takes Akin’s approval. I think he is a dead-ender and will not change his mind, though I hope he will.
I have to laugh at some of the people here who say they will “support” Akin. The only support Akin cares about is $$$, because all of the national PACs and Republican Committes have stopped spending anything on the race. The only exception is HuckPac, but I am not sure that is going to help very much.