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Hey, ladies! Remember when the Republican Party came close to showing an ounce of humanity by shunning Todd Akin after he told a reporter that cases of “legitimate rape” rarely result in pregnancy? Remember when you thought there was still a line of decency that Republicans couldn’t cross without consequences?
So much for that! The line has officially disappeared.
“There is no question that for Missourians who believe we need to stop the reckless Washington spending, rein-in the role of government in people’s lives, and finally focus on growing jobs in this country, that Todd Akin is a far more preferable candidate than liberal Sen. Claire McCaskill,” NRSC executive director Rob Jesmer said. “As with every Republican Senate candidate, we hope Todd Akin wins in November, and we will continue to monitor this race closely in the days ahead.” (JeffcoBlue emphasis)
The NRSC said after Akin’s controversial comments about “legitimate rape” last month that it would not spend money on his behalf this fall. The hope at the time was that the threat would force Akin out of the race and Republicans could replace him with a more electable nominee.
It didn’t work, though, and the deadline for Akin to exit the race passed Tuesday. That means he will now officially appear on the ballot and Republicans have to deal with the situation as it stands.
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Other Republicans have clarified that they support Akin, including Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), who had been charged with trying to get him out of the race.
Republican Party, your moral bankruptcy is now complete.
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I too was unhappy about Akin’s comments, but the people of Missouri will make the choice. Right now, it looks like Obama’s job killing economics and failed foreign policy are bad enough that Missourians are willing to forgive Akin and send him to the Senate to fight for their principles.
If they do, who are you to argue with them?
A-BOT’s spin fails once again.
. . . except that in your case, it just happened a little sooner.
Akin does not win.