[JediJones]

But the Democrats say Rush is the de facto head of the Republican party. Rush is out there in the public eye as a Republican. And if Rush can have an effect on how republicans vote, i.e. Hillary's Operation Chaos, why would he not have an effect on democrats or independents? If Rush goes off the radio, it has an effect. If he stays on, it has a different effect.

Basically, my point is, it's silly to throw someone under the bus just because they're criticized by Democrats. And the sad fact is, Akin is being targetted so ferociously by fellow Republicans because he is such a powerless individual. These cowards would never try to do the same thing to Rush or Romney. They're bullies picking on a little guy.

[entropy12]

I agree it is crazy and foolish to throw someone under the bus simply because he/she is being criticized by democrats. I can’t recall the last time I was agitating to throw another republican under the bus in 50 years, not even Larry Craig, because Craig never uttered anything so stupid as Todd Akin did.

When I saw the transcript of what Akin had actually said, I am convinced this guy is a walking kerfuffle and a gaffe master. He is a gift to the democrats which will keep on giving. Even if he wins, which he won’t, he will continue to be an embarrassment. Why do you think McCaskill spent all that money promoting Akin? She knows he is the easiest to beat.

I just saw a blurb somewhere that one of the most pro-life group in MO just withdrew all their support for Akin. He is toast.