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BREAKING: McCaskill up 10 pts over Akin in Missouri Poll
Ace of Spades ^ | 08/23/2012 | CAC

Posted on 08/23/2012 7:07:50 AM PDT by nhwingut

Rasmussen will be releasing a poll this morning showing Akin costing us dearly in Missouri: McCaskill 48% Akin 38%.

Time to pack it up and stop screwing us, big guy.


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To: Hostage

Akin seems like he is being paid to take a dive to help obama.

no one, no one could possibly be as nuts, insane, and delusional as the guy we heard on Hannity.

He is not principled, not holy, not to be respected, and is driving us over the cliff w his ego.


221 posted on 08/23/2012 8:40:17 AM PDT by GlockThe Vote (The Obama Adminstration: 2nd wave of attacks on America after 9/11)
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To: tsowellfan

“...the RINOs will be blaming us conservatives.”

But, NOT the tea party.

The only saving grace out of this entire debacle is that Aiken was not considered the team party candidate.


222 posted on 08/23/2012 8:41:10 AM PDT by Brookhaven (Freedom--tastes like chicken)
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To: doug from upland; donozark

Thanks for clarifying (no pun intended) that, DFU. So Brunner and Steelman would be ineligible as write-ins and too late as third-party, but could be selected as the replacement if Akin withdraws. Even so, I do not think either would be the best choice.


223 posted on 08/23/2012 8:43:05 AM PDT by Charles Henrickson (St. Louis County, Missouri)
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To: so_real

It’s interesting to see that someone who, based upon his/her posts on this forum, wants to do everything possible to discourage votes for the Republican presidential/vice presidential ticket is now also doing everything in his/her power to keep a sure loser on the ticket as the Republican candidate in Missouri—a state where it should have been a piece of cake to defeat the Democrat incumbent.

I’m glad you picked up on that. It is interesting, isn’t it. And also very easy to explain. When you look at Romney’s voting history you’ll find an anti-conservative progressive liberal statist candidate for President. When you look at Akin’s voting history, you’ll find a staunch-conservative small government small business candidate for Senate. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to point that out.
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Actually, the interesting part is that the poster in question is doing (whether as a result of angelic or malevalent motivation) all in his/her power to advance the re-election possibilities of both Barack Obama and Claire McCaskill.

My view is that the most likely explanation when someone is trying to advance (what is in my view) a malevolent end, they most likely have a melevolent motive. An alternative and plausible explanation is that they simply are a “useful idiot” and really have no comprehension of what they are doing.

My life experience leads me to believe that the former explanation is most likely correct and the latter explanation unlikely.


224 posted on 08/23/2012 8:44:01 AM PDT by House Atreides
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To: montag813

he can say he is too sick to run and he is stepping down.

Yet again we have become ur worst enemy


225 posted on 08/23/2012 8:44:08 AM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: nhwingut

Not to mention, I don’t see what being pro-life has to do with thinking women have magical sperm catchers in their uterus that activate upon “legitimate rape”.

Both Steelman and Brunner were 100% pro-life.


226 posted on 08/23/2012 8:45:08 AM PDT by PAConservative1
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To: Eric Pode of Croydon
The huge bump for McCaskill is about 50% Akin's fault, and 50% the fault of the whole GOP, from Romney on one side to Palin on the other, for staging a massive, skirt-clenching attack of the fainting vapours in full view of the media.

Exactly

227 posted on 08/23/2012 8:46:48 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
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To: Uncle Chip
and who would see as his replacement???

Ann Wagner, former state GOP chairwoman, former ambassador, and current candidate for Akin's House seat, would be my top choice.

Kit Bond, two-time governor, four-time senator, proven statewide winner, total name recognition, would be my second choice. The only drawback is that he's 73 now and could be seen as old news.

228 posted on 08/23/2012 8:47:09 AM PDT by Charles Henrickson (St. Louis County, Missouri)
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To: tsowellfan
It's my opinion that Akin's campaign (after his remark) was taken hostage by "supporters" outside of the state. They are from the crowd wanting to teach the GOP Establishment and RINOs a lesson by vowing to let Obama win. I have nothing but respect for anybody in Missouri who still support him. I refer to them as legit supporters (but they are certinaly misguided) if they think he can win. It's too bad because if Romney had lost the election we would have been able to blame the RINOs. But not now. Do you think I am right about the "hijack theory"?

This is my opinion regarding Akin. Akin is a true believer in he is on a mission from God. I have no doubt the man lives and has voted for the 'national' cause.

However, he is politically incompetent. Jesus said to be as harmless as a dove, but, wiser than the serpent. I think his 11 point lead in the polls was what he was marching to, instead of the reality of who he is running against.

I think now this election does not matter to Akin or his national supporters... I think martyrdom would be enough for him and his supporters.

I cannot even speak Akin's 'pro-life' language, however, given it appears I have NO choice, if he is on the ballot come November I will vote for him.

What is shocking to my system is to find a 'legitimate' pro-life candidate causing me about the same level of disgust as the 'pro-choice' GOP-e nominee...

What absolutely makes no common sense is why any pro-life candidate would expect or even complain when the national GOP-e refuses to give them political 'life', meaning dollars.

229 posted on 08/23/2012 8:49:29 AM PDT by Just mythoughts (Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: Charles Henrickson; doug from upland
Assuming Akin jumps through all the hoops and gets his name off the ballot a new candidate would need to ramp up quickly. The appointment of Steelman or Brunner will reactivate a very nasty campaign. Brunner spent almost $9 million of his own $ to destroy her. And he did a pretty good job of it. Bad blood there.

Methinks Ann Wagner at this point. Nail the "rape issue" shut.

230 posted on 08/23/2012 8:49:33 AM PDT by donozark (Old Indian saying:Follow the cigar smoke, find the fat man there.)
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To: Choose Ye This Day
Is there still time to get someone else on the ballot?

Frank Lautenberg says 'Hi!'!

Akin can be replaced, but it would probably have to be by someone with instant name recognition to Missourians...dare I say pull Ashcroft or god forbid Bond out of retirement.

231 posted on 08/23/2012 8:49:50 AM PDT by Ethrane ("obsta principiis")
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To: Reagan69

The people who are going to cost us the election are the cowardly republicans who refuse to back their own.


232 posted on 08/23/2012 8:50:00 AM PDT by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: nhwingut

Akin is radioactive. The commie press will repeat his insane remark 24 hours a day every day until he’s gone, using it to try and tar every other Republican in 2012 and to avoid having to report on the economy and Obama’s record in general. This is what the commie media have been waiting for: a way to define Republicans as extremist nut jobs, and Akin is their perfect storm. I don’t care who he is or what he stands for, Akin has simply got to go. Period.


233 posted on 08/23/2012 8:51:11 AM PDT by catnipman ((Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!))
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To: tsowellfan
It's my opinion that Akin's campaign (after his remark) was taken hostage by "supporters" outside of the state. They are from the crowd wanting to teach the GOP Establishment and RINOs a lesson by vowing to let Obama win. I have nothing but respect for anybody in Missouri who still support him. I refer to them as legit supporters (but they are certinaly misguided) if they think he can win. It's too bad because if Romney had lost the election we would have been able to blame the RINOs. But not now. Do you think I am right about the "hijack theory"?

This is my opinion regarding Akin. Akin is a true believer in he is on a mission from God. I have no doubt the man lives and has voted for the 'national' cause.

However, he is politically incompetent. Jesus said to be as harmless as a dove, but, wiser than the serpent. I think his 11 point lead in the polls was what he was marching to, instead of the reality of who he is running against.

I think now this election does not matter to Akin or his national supporters... I think martyrdom would be enough for him and his supporters.

I cannot even speak Akin's 'pro-life' language, however, given it appears I have NO choice, if he is on the ballot come November I will vote for him.

What is shocking to my system is to find a 'legitimate' pro-life candidate causing me about the same level of disgust as the 'pro-choice' GOP-e nominee...

What absolutely makes no common sense is why any pro-life candidate would expect or even complain when the national GOP-e refuses to give them political 'life', meaning dollars.

234 posted on 08/23/2012 8:52:28 AM PDT by Just mythoughts (Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: chris37

LMFAO! Who the heck is going to back this psychotic after this? He is radioactive, insane, stupid, incompetent, and delusional.


235 posted on 08/23/2012 8:53:59 AM PDT by GlockThe Vote (The Obama Adminstration: 2nd wave of attacks on America after 9/11)
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To: nhwingut

It’s because the purity caucus has not finished preaching and dictating to rape victims yet. Besides, all those $3 akin donation checks have not cleared the bank yet either. /s


236 posted on 08/23/2012 8:54:03 AM PDT by soycd
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To: GlockThe Vote

“Akin and his type are delusional and need to realize this freak show is going to take us over the cliff with him.”

Just one more proof that officials in both parties are in it just for themselves. Nothing is more important than being elected or re-elected. Their ONLY true “principal” is getting elected.


237 posted on 08/23/2012 8:54:15 AM PDT by catnipman ((Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!))
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To: so_real

When I was 16, on the day before the 1964 election I believed in my heart that Goldwater could still win. The next day taught me something about political reality. No, it is not just a little negative bump. It is political reality. He may have the best voting record of any Republican, but he has as much chance of winning as the Los Angeles Rams have in winning the next Super Bowl. Yes, there is no Los Angeles Rams. That’s the point.

This issue is going to be used across the country. It is going to do damage to conservatives and the pro-life movement. He is an arrogant and egotistical ass. It needs to go away now. He needs to go away now. It is unfair. The media is unfair. But your heart is not allowing you to see political reality.


238 posted on 08/23/2012 8:54:15 AM PDT by doug from upland (Just in case, it has been reserved: www.TheBitchIsBack2012.com)
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To: GlockThe Vote

What exactly was it that he said that is so offensive?

And I’m defending him, although I would not expect republicans to do the same.

In fact, I would expect republicans to eat him.


239 posted on 08/23/2012 8:56:29 AM PDT by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: ScottinVA

Then we disagree on Akin's chances. But if you do truly believe the Senate opporunity is a "giant goosegg" either way, then you are blessed with the incredible opportunity to not only proudly wave your conservative credentials in support of a fellow genuine conservative, but also to show old school Christian fellowship by accepting Akin's apology ... all without it costing you anything because the Senate opportunity is a "giant goosegg" in your opinion regardless.


240 posted on 08/23/2012 8:57:40 AM PDT by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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