[Uncle Chip]

It would have to be a woman as everyone has said. You could add Vicky Hartzler to that list. Bond is beyond retirement and Talent lost in 06 to McC. He has already said NO.

The three Congresswomen have sure things and safe districts and in no way would they trade a sure thing for a risky fight.

Face it -- there are just no real easy options.

[WILLIALAL]

“The three Congresswomen have sure things and safe districts and in no way would they trade a sure thing for a risky fight.

Face it — there are just no real easy options.”

It wouldn’t be easy, but I feel one of them would take up the mantle if the question were asked with the full binding commitment of the entire GOP establishment to pour in the money and personnel.
I can see a fresh face adding a lot of excitement to this race as everyone is going to be tired of the Akin incident, and they are already tired of McCaskill.

[doug from upland]

A congresswoman, even in a safe district, would not want a shot at the Senate? Good grief. This is not California and a race against Feinstein. It is a winnable seat against McCasKILL. Except by Akin. Conservatives see it and independents see it.

[muleskinner]

Face it -- there are just no real easy options.

Sarah Steelman, supported by Palin.

No wonder Akin narrowly won - Missouri is an open primary state.