IMO, Claire believes Todd would be easiest for her to beat based on primary polls taken between Akin, Brunner, and Steelman. All three beat McCaskill, with Todd having the smallest edge. What Claire forgets, however, is that the majority of Republican primary voters will support whichever person wins today - giving that person a CLEAR majority against McCaskill.
I hope Todd Akin wins, but will support any of them against Claire McCaskill.
Akin is a fine man. Unfortunately, he’s been in DC for a very long time and that just ain’t sellin’ this time around. But I would have no trouble supporting him after today’s election results known...