Priebus on Akin: “He Could Be Tied, We’re Not Going To Send Him A Penny”

http://www.redstate.com ^ | August 27, 2012 | Caleb Howel

[NKP_Vet]

"In an interview for Revealing Politics today, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus was asked, among other things, if the party’s position on Akin would eventually change if Akin refused to step out of the race: The question is: “If he stays in, is your position eventually going to change? Are you going to have to support him? The Chairman replies “No, no. No. He could be tied. We’re not going to send him a penny.”

[KC_Conspirator]

No, the stupidest comment ever made was by Akin himself.

[Psalm 144]

Buhkarin must be purged! He is not a comrade, and must be purged from the Party! Death to revanchist, counterrevolutionary wreckers and saboteurs!

[sitetest]

Mr. Akin is, by his own doing, radioactive.

If not used by other Republicans as a foil - look, we’re not the extremists that Mr. Akin is - all he does is bring them ill will.

Even if his one race is made winnable, giving support to him now gives the bumper sticker media - and the Party of Satan - plenty of cheap shots to take at Gov. Romney and all other Republicans, including ALL Republican Senate candidates.

It doesn’t matter whether Mr. Akin is a good guy or a bad guy (although, to me, he comes off smarmy as Hell). What matters is that he appears to be a poor, inept, inappropriate candidate and spokesman for the things he believes. He shoved his foot so far down his throat, it came out the other end of his alimentary canal.

If he refuses to step aside, let him pull out a victory, if he can, with his own resources, and the resources of whomever he can personally persuade to help out.

But NO party money should go to this clown. NO Republicans should tar themselves with his brush. He’s got as much brainpower as Joe Biden. Maybe.

And if you want to cry about how unfair that is, go right ahead. At least you’ll be telling the truth. Unfortunately, you’ll also be irrelevant. We don’t control many institutions of the media or of education or of any one of a number of other important opinion-making institutions in the United States. So, to win, we need to be twice as good, twice as smart and twice as careful, not half as good, half as smart, and entirely reckless.

It seems that Claire McCaskill was right to pay good money to help him get the nomination - he really is the turd in the punchbowl. She paid her money and she hit the jackpot, obtaining as an opponent the biggest boob her money could buy.

[Delhi Rebels]

I sure hope he doesn’t have to wind up eating those words.

[Psalm 144]

“The GOPe is going to ensure that Akin loses, now, for what ever reasons they have. Personally, I don’t think it has much to do with his comment. Rather, it’s more to do with his politics being too far right for them.”

Agreed. This is meant as instruction and warning. He is going to be made into an example.

[Corporate Law]

Exactly. Any contributions that I make will go back to Ohio and for Mandel. All Akin will get from me is, unfortunately, my vote (and I voted Brunner in the primary), as I could not ever vote for AirClaire directly or indirectly (leaving it blank). As far as money and any other support, Huckachuck can open his frickin’ wallet and support his personal village idiot. This Missouri resident will not.

[Uncle Chip]

Priebus on Akin: “He Could Be Tied, We’re Not Going To Send Him A Penny”

Well well well -- doesn't that comment say it all.

The GOPe would rather have Claire McCasket in that Senate seat than Todd Akin. He has finally admitted what conservatives in Missouri have suspected since this kerfuffel began.

[donozark]

David Weigel from SLATE is now referring to this as “AKINGATE!” The insanity continues...

[Uncle Chip]

Something still stinks here.

It sure does.

Why would a candidate do this so near the election?

Why would a party do this to their candidate so near to the election and then admit that even if he had a chance of winning they would not help him.

[donozark]

You inquired as to Huckabees whereabouts. Huckabee is at the Republican Convention in FL. Long way from Missouri.

He issued his call to support Akin AFTER the 5PM deadline (for Akin to withdraw)a week ago had expired.

Now there is a "procedure" to follow to remove a candidates name from the ballot...

[Uncle Chip]

Priebus is playing it smart, here.

Who are you kidding????? He just admitted that he would rather see McCaskill in that seat rather than it go to one from his own party.

[TonyInOhio]

The GOPe would rather have Claire McCasket in that Senate seat than Todd Akin.

I think you're misinterpreting - no GOP candidate wants to be forced to explain or defend what Akin said. If Missouri wants him to be elected, he will, despite the RNC.

Akin is fortuante to have such a dedicated group of supporters - hopefully, they can give him enough money to win.

[ZULU]

Now Akin can’t even appear with him or Ryan when they are in the state.

Are you SERIOUS????

This jackass Aiken created a national firestorm over his stupid, ignorant, insensitive remarks. And Romney and Ryan shouold be disappointed they won;t be appearing with this troglodyte??

[Zathras]

Saying Reince Priebus is a RINO is the stupid comment.
He is probably the brightest RNC chair we’ve had in decades.

[Mr. Lucky]

we need that seat.

Apparently candidate Akin doesn't think so.

[Dr. Sivana]

I disagree - Akin is toxic, and Romney was smart to distance himself.

I like Akin, undertstand what he meant to say, and did not like the immediate hard piling on.

I also thought he should have withdrawn before the 5pm deadline provided that one of the runners-up got the spot.

But he didn't.

There is no point wasting energy and creating a show because you can't stand Akin or can't stand the establishment people who piled on.

There is also no need for the establishment to spend any more emotional energy on this race. They have stated their position, and if they back off, no threat they ever make in the future will be taken seriosuly.

Because the establishment has named Akin toxic, they will have to continue to treat him as such, lest the Dems be given ammo to tie the entire slate to this false meme.

So, there is a divorce. Akin is gonna try to go it alone. The RNC has written off the seat.

I wish Akin could win. I understand why the RNC won't help.

[Turbo Pig]

The problem is his stupidity and hubris

Akin is the first Repub candidate that fits that description? Heck, stupidity and hubris are hall marks of ANY professional politician. Do John McCain and Bob Dole ring a bell?

[freekitty]

I know.

[Antoninus]

This could be Akin’s winning strategy. “I’m standing up to the RNC. I’ll answer to you, not the party that abandoned me”.

Bingo.

[Uncle Chip]

Saying Reince Priebus is a RINO is the stupid comment. He is probably the brightest RNC chair we’ve had in decades.

Well his brightest moment certainly wasn't when he made this decision:

“He Could Be Tied, We’re Not Going To Send Him A Penny”.

Thank You, Reince, for confirming what the conservatives suspected from the beginning of this little contrivance. You would rather have Claire in the Senate than Akin.