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Akin regains lead in Missouri latest polling shows
Life Site News ^ | 8/29/2012 | John-Henry Westin

Posted on 08/30/2012 5:13:15 AM PDT by IbJensen

WASHINGTON, DC, August 29, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A poll of likely Missouri general election voters released this morning shows that, far from being out of the race, embattled Senate candidate Todd Akin has regained his lead over Senator Claire McCaskill by a 45% to 42% margin, with 13% undecided.

The survey conducted by Wenzel Strategies commissioned by Family Research Council Action also shows Akin leading by 10 points among independent voters.

“Despite the firestorm of news in the Senate race over the past few weeks, most voters have already made up their mind in the race, the survey shows,” said Wenzel Strategies pollster Fritz Wenzel. “The fact that 80% said they were firm in their choice certainly indicates that this is a race that will be decided more by ideology and turnout efforts by the campaigns and less by breaking news that flashes across the news pages and cable news channels.”

Wenzel also observed that “McCaskill holds a 58% lead over Akin among very liberal voters, but that pales compared to Akin’s 81% to 5% lead among very conservative voters in Missouri.”

Family Research Council Action PAC Chairman Tony Perkins was unequivocal in his support for Akin. “Throughout his career, Todd Akin has consistently fought for legislation that honors marriage, human life, religious freedom, and national security,” he said.

“He also has a long record of opposing the commodification of women - in stark contrast to his opponent and liberal detractors, who promote groups like Planned Parenthood while ignoring how abortion harms them.”

Perkins noted that McCaskill has supported taxpayer funding for abortion on demand. “She came to the Senate claiming to govern from the center but has instead been a steadfast supporter of President Obama and his liberal policies,” he said.

The Family Research Council telephone poll was conducted by Wenzel Strategies from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, testing 829 voters for a margin of error of plus or minus 3.38 percent. The sample was 32.7 percent Democrats, 34.1 percent Republicans and 33.2 percent independents.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: 2012polls; akin; frc; mccaskill; mo2012
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To: Jonah Vark; Diamond; so_real; katiedidit1; Charles Henrickson; Impy; DallasBiff; P-Marlowe; ...
38 posted on Thu Aug 30 2012 08:35:39 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) by Jonah Vark: “A source close to Akin provided the Beacon a copy of one such email that allegedly came from a GOP committeeperson in central Missouri. The sender’s name had been blacked out.”

I live in Missouri. The south-central part. I want that committeeperson’s name.

Tactics like this are a serious mistake, and counterproductive to boot. Remember who it is who selects the nominee if Akin pulls out? The people on this committee. Tactics like this make it much less likely that Akin will withdraw by Sept. 25. So who benefits from such tactics? Nobody in the Republican Party, whether GOP-e, So-Cons, or secular Tea Partiers.

101 posted on 08/30/2012 12:13:34 PM PDT by darrellmaurina
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To: arrogantsob

Right!!

Just hope he beats McCaskill.


102 posted on 08/30/2012 12:18:14 PM PDT by ZULU (See: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=D9vQt6IXXaM&hd)
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To: ZULU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KEyweLBzrs


103 posted on 08/30/2012 12:25:32 PM PDT by katiedidit1
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To: ZULU

It would be very encouraging to see that enough people see through the BS. People are so damn gullible when it comes to Leftist Lies.


104 posted on 08/30/2012 12:28:15 PM PDT by arrogantsob (Obama MUST Go. Sarah herself supports Romney.)
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To: IbJensen; All
The speakers at the republican convention tonight were electrifying. Many great patriots and lots of tea party folks. Please remember how urgent it is for us to gain control in the senate. Never forget that Claire McCaskill caste the 60th vote to pass Obamacare and never forget she called those that opposed the individual mandate..’dumb” ..when you go to the ballot box remember the damage being done by the liberals and as long as Akin is in this race..vote Akin. Also..I watched Michelle Bachmann with Greta tonight and Greta attempted to bait her on Akin. Bachmann never said he should get out and went on to attack Claire. She is the enemy of our future and our children's future. Let's represent the Show Me State with a good conservative. Now, I will get off my soap box.
105 posted on 08/30/2012 12:28:20 PM PDT by katiedidit1
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To: so_real

save the best for last

A MARINE


106 posted on 08/30/2012 12:52:49 PM PDT by TomasUSMC ( FIGHT LIKE WW2, FINISH LIKE WW2. FIGHT LIKE NAM, FINISH LIKE NAM)
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To: DaveInDallas
Isn't this the third of fourth hurray posting ?
107 posted on 08/30/2012 12:58:32 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (I didn't post this. Someone else did.)
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To: darrellmaurina

<> I want that committeeperson’s name.<>

YEP—

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2924491/posts?page=58#58


108 posted on 08/30/2012 1:03:35 PM PDT by Uncle Chip
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To: missnry
A guy just came in to work this morning stating that "Todd Akin said homosexuality could be cured with mothers breast milk."

That story originated on a satire website called "The Daily Currant".

The loons are so beside themselves with hatred that they spammed it all over the internet without ever caring if it was real. They will believe anything that suits their agenda - even if presented with proof that they are wrong, they will say "well it sounds like something he would say!".

109 posted on 08/30/2012 1:18:19 PM PDT by fluorescence
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To: IbJensen

STANDING FOR LIFE AND STILL STANDING STRONG

SEMPER FI


110 posted on 08/30/2012 1:19:18 PM PDT by TomasUSMC ( FIGHT LIKE WW2, FINISH LIKE WW2. FIGHT LIKE NAM, FINISH LIKE NAM)
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To: katiedidit1

Fox gives us a few ‘token’ moderates and the rest are progressive weasels. Greta is at the top of the list!


111 posted on 08/30/2012 2:13:49 PM PDT by IbJensen (Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.)
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To: so_real

God bless you for posting the stark facts on this wonderful conservative man. Akin is one of the rare species that lives up to his campaign promises with his votes. We need Akin!


112 posted on 08/30/2012 2:23:51 PM PDT by katiedidit1
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To: TomasUSMC

U.S. Army Retired and the proud father of three Marines. No matter the branch of service, it definitely belongs on the list. Thank you for your service!


113 posted on 08/30/2012 2:27:11 PM PDT by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: Sans-Culotte; napscoordinator
For me, it was all about the seat.

Ditto.

114 posted on 08/30/2012 3:19:40 PM PDT by Hoodat ("As for God, His way is perfect" - Psalm 18:30)
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To: Uncle Chip
Where are the calls for this committee person to resign for the good of the good of the party?

Ah, yes! One of two of the RINO's favorite knee-jerk refrains. If a conservative candidate is running in a primary, a RINO will tell you that the conservative is "unelectable." After the conservative wins the primary, it's just a matter of minutes before he'll tell you that the conservative needs to "step down for the good of the party" so they can install a RINO in his place.

115 posted on 08/30/2012 5:35:04 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Uncle Chip

...And I meant to add I’m with you on that point.


116 posted on 08/30/2012 5:38:35 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: IbJensen

huh? um yeah....you can also include a ton of posters here on FR also.


117 posted on 08/30/2012 6:41:39 PM PDT by BrianE ("Dead at 25 buried at 65 the average American" - Benjamin Franklin 1776)
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To: All

WTH! i thought the drive by & expert pollster Commies said we were down by 10 points? What a difference a few days makes.

Churchill’s words must be ringing in Akin’s ears.

“Never, never, never give up!” ~ Winston Churchill


118 posted on 08/30/2012 6:50:13 PM PDT by BrianE ("Dead at 25 buried at 65 the average American" - Benjamin Franklin 1776)
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To: listenhillary

“Republicans running away instead of standing to fight will be the image that stays in my mind about this whole affair”

Roger that!


119 posted on 08/30/2012 6:51:43 PM PDT by BrianE ("Dead at 25 buried at 65 the average American" - Benjamin Franklin 1776)
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To: katiedidit1

Good message. Hope it works and hope some PACs are funneling enough money to him to beat that witch.


120 posted on 08/30/2012 8:05:27 PM PDT by ZULU (See: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=D9vQt6IXXaM&hd)
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