That's still too low, given that 20% of the electorate in Missouri are Independents -- and 100% of them voted against ClaireCare and most will do so again in November.
McCaskill is a skilled politician. Most Missourians view her as a moderate despite her extremist voting record.
If Akin can manage to make the discussion about Obamacare, he can win the election. But the Missouri press won’t help him and he has -$3,000. You can’t buy many ads with -$3,000.