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"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.

Supported by a fair portion of the conservative vote? A conservative pro-life primary winner should be supported by virtually 100% of the conservative vote (unless there is some conservative 3rd party running). Unfortunately (if the survey in the article is valid), 50% of his own supporters want him to withdraw. 50%! In conservative groups, only 24% see him favorably. Those are astounding numbers. I don’t know that I have ever seen anything quite like that before. Anyone having some disposable income to donate in this political season does not want to waste it. The only smart money coming to his campaign will be from McCasKILL supporters. Until Sept. 25. The longer he takes to do the right thing, the less chance of beating McCasKILL.

Bartlett famous quotes: “It’s not about me.” ...Todd Akin, Missouri, 2012