My children will vote for Akin, as I would if I lived across the river. That is quite a different thing than taking a realistic view of his chances of victory. Don’t you find it odd that Akin, Huckabee, Dobson, the Democrat party, and the McCaskill campaign all agreed that Akin should stay in the race? The money that McCaskill spent helping Akin win the nomination will be the best money that she has ever spent.
I am not debating WHO should be the candidate; I voted for Brunner (he’s a better fit, IMO), and thought Akin should get out. Fact is, Brunnerdidn’t win, and Akin didn’t drop out. So, now we must make the best of the situation.
Expectations aside, having people sitting on the side lines constantly telling the world how Akins doesn’t have a chance, for this reason, or that, does ABSOLUTELY nothing to help our cause.
On an even slate, Akin wins everyday against McCaskill; today I don’t know. What I am certain about is having people spout off about what a crappy candidate he is doesn’t help, and I for one am tired of hearing it daily from people who are supposed to before getting rid of McCaskill.
In the end, I am sure McCaskill appreciates their support, even if it is in a round about way.