Top GOP Operative: Republicans ‘Will Run A Write-In’ To Defeat Todd Akin

[warrior1]

http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/08/26/745701/top-gop-operative-republicans-will-run-a-write-in-to-defeat-todd-akin/

his morning on ABC News, however, Mary Matalin — a well-connected GOP operative — suggested that Republicans would run a write-in candidate to defeat Akin. Matlin said that, if necessary, Republicans would “transfer the money” to Ann Wagner — a former chairwoman of the Missouri GOP who is currently running for Congress — to run as a 3rd party or write-in candidate. Transcript:

Matalin: We are going to win Missouri and Wagner is going to be our candidate. The party is going to get Ann Wagner in.

Stephanapolous: So you are just convinced he’s going to get out

Matalin: Or we’ll run a third party, we’ll run a write-in. We can do it. We have the money to do it. We are going to transfer the money. It’s not as easy. But it’s a good state for Romney and we will get it back.



I'm confused, is she talking about his house seat? Because todd is only running for senate. So how does this help them with the senate, Todd has all ready loss this thing. She must be on something.

[2pooped2pop]

1. I hope they do run a write in.

It's a win for us. Now we need to get over to his website pose as his people, and encourage him to stay in and keep fighting "for us"

It's best if he stays in and they do try a write in. I can't believe they would be that stupid.

[FSogol]

5. Yeah, writin' & spellin' are not the GOP's strong suit.

Just saying.

[lastlib]

9. Rinse Penis has already contacted Akin's campaign on my behalf....

Ava Gyna has already signed up on behalf of my SO!

We can have fun with this, people!

I'm considering having Dick Stiff and Mike Hunt sign up with him also. Jock Strap is also a strong supporter!

[2pooped2pop]

13. Jock Strap is also a strong supporter!

that's the best one

[WilliamPitt]

2. Split the vote.

[Zambero]

3. They've ceded the election and want to make an example out of him

Lest, at some point in the future, another wingnut accidentally show his / her true colors and refuses to exit a race so that another less verbose wingnut can step in, stick to talking poits, and thereby win one for Karl Rove & the Koch Bros.

[BeyondGeography]

4. You do that

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. Go fer it boys, split the vote

[Jim__]

7. I hope they do. They'll piss off fundies all over the US!

[Enrique]

8. Palin was talking about that too

she had supported Akins opponent in the primary and was on Fox News saying told ya so, and suggesting a third party run by that other candidate now.

[still_one]

10. get lost matalin, you and your loud-mouthed husband /nt

[DURHAM D]

11. I hope they are that stupid.

[LisaL]

12. Good luck with that.

It will only split the vote making it easier for a democrat to win.

[reformist2]

14. Mary was off her game today, sounded like a real party hack/thug.

[Arugula Latte]

15. Great idea, GOP! Do it!

[MiniMe]

16. Good, split the GOP vote