His two primary opponents were ready to step in, but Huckabee and his followers convinced him to stay in beyond the deadline. Why? Anyone could have predicted this collapse, but some people didn't want to believe it.
Maybe having your family manage your campaign isn't such a good idea.
Step in and do what??? continue their fight that was bitter and divisive??
Akin was the only of the three who didn't throw mud at the other two.
Do you think their supporters would be satisfied with the flip of a coin??? Get real.
And BTW the GOP didn't have to choose either of those two, Brunner and Steelman, and wouldn't have.
Others have been asked but have turned it down. They don't want the hassle and fear of saying something wrong and to then be abandoned by those they fight for. And do you blame them???