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What's stopping them? [My contention was conservatives from around the country would send lots of money to another completely capable pro-life conservative.] Did you read that sentence or just cut and paste? Let's think really hard here. Could the thing that is stopping them (including me) from sending money to another completely capable pro-life conservative be........................Todd Akin still stands in the way? Your answer of what is stopping them is Akin. I cannot send money to another GOP Senate candidate in Missouri because that person has not yet replaced Akin. Duh.

Akin team's political prowess? Political prowess? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! His wife and son in the echo chamber. "Party bosses" had $5 million allocated for his campaign or for Brunner or for Steelman. Brunner and Steelman can still retain the conservative vote and get a majority of independents. You do not win without independents and the loon has lost those. I find it fascinating that some still think Akin can win this without dollars and sense. Particularly in these tough economic times, we try to spend our money wisely. Giving any money to Akin is flushing it down the toilet. They should do some good with it and give it to a food bank.

I’m in the same boat. I’m wanting to send money to the campaign of whoever replaces Akin but that’s not going to happen until Akin gets out of the way. I’m sure millions of conservatives would be willing to do that.

"Duh" yourself. Akin isn't stopping anyone from running write-in or 3rd party. He's not stopping you or anyone else from contributing to a write-in or 3rd party candidate. He doesn't control the "$5 million" you indicate party bosses are holding in the wings for another contender. Put it out there or quit whining about it. With all these millions you say are available, while Akin sits on a pittance, running him over with local advertising is a real possibility.

Though, I do agree with you that spending on a 3rd party or write-in candidate would be a foolish waste of money. Akin hasn't stepped aside, and on such short notice, with Akin being supported by a fair portion of the conservative vote, no campaign can be mounted to defeat both him and McCaskill. So, you are right about that. I've been saying that same thing this whole thread. If the GOP wants to win that seat, there is only one candidate to support. And if they don't want to win that seat, or GOPe pride holds them on the sidelines, by all means hold on to those dollars and keep slinging mud at Akin instead. Those in Missouri will know who had their backs and who did not.