Guess who's defending Akin now

Politico ^ | 8/31/12 | Alexander Burns

[DallasBiff]

Newt Gingrich on Thursday came to Todd Akin’s defense, calling the embattled Missouri Senate candidate “honorable” and “sincere.”

Speaking to POLITICO’s Mike Allen at the Playbook Afternoon Snack event here, the former House speaker said the controversy surrounding Akin’s recent “legitimate rape” comments was a “good example of why the power structure in Washington sometimes ought to take a deep breath.”

“Todd Akin made a mistake. He’s an honorable guy, he’s a sincere guy. He said something stupid. There was a firestorm,” Gingrich said.

[DallasBiff]

Ok, everybody take a deep breath, and an independent observer could see, there are faults on the three sides, the people against the imaginary GOP-e, the so called GOP-e, who went bat who know what over Akin's remarks, and the democrats who think they have shark chum in the water.

My advice is for Akin to focus on McCaskill and her failures, and not be bitter, about the firestorm, he Akin had caused.

BTW, do the people on Akin's side, have a battle plan after September 25th, the deadline for Akin to drop out, when McCaskill unleashes the lions from her war chest.

Is Todd Akin ready for prime time? Will he focus on the GOP or the true threat Claire McCaskill?

[Dr. Sivana]

Is Todd Akin ready for prime time? Will he focus on the GOP or the true threat Claire McCaskill?

Akin has to raise money, and using the GOP-E as the fulcrum to place his money-raising lever makes sense.

Akin will also have to spend his smaller war chest carefully. I would say "after the World Series", but that goes into November these days. Anywa, August is too early.

[tsowellfan]

This is good news for Akin if true. Newt Gingrich is Tea Party. McCaskill must be getting worried now IMHO.

[bereanway]

What a great response by Newt after having to endure those idiotic murder comments by Tinky Winky Rove.

[New Jersey Realist]

Everything Newt says is correct. The guy had what I call a “senior moment” and the rats have enough of them without being called out for it. Give this guy a break.

I believe he will come out of it and win. We need the win.

[napscoordinator]

Thanks Newt! I sorta wished you supported him when the heat was on and the JERKS who were going over the top stupid with the situation would have heard from you. It is good to see you supporting him today. Akin for President 2016...Anybody who can withstand the stress and negativity that he did can EASILY withstand a Presidential run.

[tsowellfan]

[napscoordinator]

My advice is for Akin to focus on McCaskill and her failures, and not be bitter, about the firestorm, he Akin had caused.

Bull crap. He deserves to be bitter and when he is elected, he won’t have anyone he owes favors too. He did not cause the firestorm. The STUPID idiots who complained did. It would never had been noticed had the idiots on our side complaining. The Republicans are COMPLETELY at fault over this.

[DallasBiff]

Bull crap. He deserves to be bitter and when he is elected, he won’t have anyone he owes favors too

I see, you believe bitterness is an attribute, as Obama does.

See the movie 2016.

[tsowellfan]

Bull crap. He deserves to be bitter

What kind of a liberal statement is that? Akin made a mistake. He admitted it. Bitterness is the trait of democrats. It was Akin's fault.

Now move on with this campaign or he WILL lose! McCaskill is the opposition. It's time to MAN UP and fight that opposition.

[betty boop]

Is Todd Akin ready for prime time? Will he focus on the GOP or the true threat Claire McCaskill?

My prediction (FWIW): Akin beats McCaskill, hands-down. Even though he has less money to deploy, thanks to Rience Preibus (sp???) and friends. They folded like a cheap suitcase at the first sign of "trouble." So much for political courage, so much for fortitude in the defense of a great conservative candidate.

And Karl Rove's comments were sickening to me.... I used to LOVE that guy! Now I learn I must take him with a grain of salt....

[Uncle Chip]

This is good news for Akin if true.

Gingrich's former campaign manager, Rick Tyler, is working for the Akin campaign now as well.

[napscoordinator]

See the movie 2016.

Already saw it. You are the worst one of all. The way you treated Akin is treason. I think you deserve to apologize directly to Akin!

[DallasBiff]

My prediction (FWIW): Akin beats McCaskill, hands-down. Even though he has less money to deploy, thanks to Rience Preibus (sp???) and friends. They folded like a cheap suitcase at the first sign of "trouble."

"trouble"? Akin was troubling during that interview, especially about the question of rape and abortion, and everybody knows it.

Now the question is on who he blames for his(Akin's) mistake, the GOP or himself, and can he get over his bitterness of making a self inflicted wound or focus on Claire McCaskill.

Notice how Akin has kept his mouth shut he is up in the polls against McCaskill.

[DallasBiff]

Already saw it. You are the worst one of all. The way you treated Akin is treason. I think you deserve to apologize directly to Akin!

Wow, you sound like Stalin, making me apologize for something I didn't say.

[Uncle Chip]

Do you work for Rove????

[napscoordinator]

A typical liberal. No wonder you are sucking up to Romney.

[DallasBiff]

Do you work for Rove????

No I do not. I'm just a blue collar worker who gets sick of the pro-life lobby hubris, and BTW, I am pro-life, and thinks that Roe V. Wade was a travesty.

[DallasBiff]

A typical liberal. No wonder you are sucking up to Romney.

As you are sucking up to Obama/McCaskill.

[Uncle Chip]

I hope you will forgive me if I don’t believe you.