[so_real]

So the nasty evil GOP operatives decided to blithely toss the senate seat to the democrats in this critical election, simply because the Republican candidate was a "genuine conservative"? Sure.

Well ... yes : Karl Rove Pulls the Purse Strings in Missouri, and Could Decide if Todd Akin Stays or Goes.

[tsowellfan]

This is politics. I cannot blame anybody for wanting to distance himself from a toxic politician.

By the way, Akin himself said that he never got support from the GOPe in the first place.

Why would you want to receive support from a group you consider your opposition?