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Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
17. No, only without a court order.
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:16 PM
Aug 2012

Up until 7 weeks out from the election he can go before the court and remove himself.

This, in my opinion, is very likely the GOP trying to get him to do just that.

We should all encourage Akin oldtime dfl_er Aug 2012 #1
Oh, I totally agree Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #3
Damage done DearAbby Aug 2012 #37
Nationwide. This will have a huge impact everywhere in the country this Fall. Coyotl Aug 2012 #67
I sent him a nice message regarding how unfairly the media was treating him... Contrary1 Aug 2012 #45
If Rasmussen shows a 10 point lead for McCaskill then the real difference is probably greater 4lbs Aug 2012 #2
I consider Rasmussen Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #4
Just was reading about how they tend to poll more landline-only phone customers klook Aug 2012 #27
rasmussen may be purposely tilting it the other way to get the asshole - akin - to quit the race samsingh Aug 2012 #35
That's what I'm afraid of. Wish they'd STFU until Sept. 25!!! SunSeeker Aug 2012 #68
Unless Rasmussen is pushing in the other direction... sofa king Aug 2012 #47
I feel better now... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #5
Wow amuse bouche Aug 2012 #6
Rasmussen wants Akin out lobodons Aug 2012 #7
YEP Cosmocat Aug 2012 #46
yup....rassmussen always leans away from the people they don't like DonRedwood Aug 2012 #56
The poll is bullshit. russspeakeasy Aug 2012 #59
Probably want to lull Dems into thinking , no need to vote. julian09 Aug 2012 #8
bad poll numbers will be the only thing to get akin to drop out bushisanidiot Aug 2012 #9
To quote a famous Jedi general, Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #14
I disagree. DearAbby Aug 2012 #39
Only cowards cut and run. klook Aug 2012 #32
This poll proves one thing musiclawyer Aug 2012 #10
Republicans = Rape. There's your 2012 brand. I'm going to be repeating it every day coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #15
Rapepublicans. truthisfreedom Aug 2012 #30
"R" = Rapologists TahitiNut Aug 2012 #38
Beautiful. Now that's branding at its finest - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #42
There is no daylight Mz Pip Aug 2012 #21
Don't have to. The GOP did it for us by spelling out it their in their platform. RC Aug 2012 #43
Don't celebrate yet. He may have no choice but to drop out and try to get someone Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2012 #11
I totally agree; Mr. Akin may Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #16
September? Or August? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #19
He still has until late September to drop out. xmas74 Aug 2012 #64
My faith in America somewhat restored. Gary 50 Aug 2012 #12
Mine isn't eissa Aug 2012 #44
Isn't it too late for Akin to be quitted? DainBramaged Aug 2012 #13
No, only without a court order. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #17
Rasmussen may be purposely doing this cosmicone Aug 2012 #18
Agree! Frances Aug 2012 #20
Reason that Rasmussen has McCaskill with a 10 point lead Frances Aug 2012 #29
It often takes a while for a gaffe to affect polls. jeff47 Aug 2012 #40
I predict that a 3rd party candidate will run and be supported by the RNC LynneSin Aug 2012 #22
They would if they could, but the date to file was July 30th. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #23
If Akin stays on, that will only split the republican vote. LisaL Aug 2012 #31
Or they'll run and fund a Green (again) JNelson6563 Aug 2012 #57
I think it's too late to file. xmas74 Aug 2012 #65
WHOA! Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #24
It's not a solid red state pstokely Aug 2012 #62
I hope this is real - but could it be the Republican Rassmussen pushing Akin? karynnj Aug 2012 #25
McCaskill thinks Rasmussen is just trying to get Akin to drop out Frances Aug 2012 #34
Good girl, Sen. McCaskill longship Aug 2012 #36
Love it!!! liberallibral Aug 2012 #26
Not sure whether this is some sort of Jedi mind trick Hawaii Hiker Aug 2012 #28
Bravo! I think he should go and free lance campaign nationwide for Romney/Akins jr. ticket ..... marble falls Aug 2012 #33
" . . . while most Missouri Democrats want him to stay." The Stranger Aug 2012 #41
This MO Dem wants him to stay, take off his shoes, xmas74 Aug 2012 #66
Seems a little fishy to me Lebam in LA Aug 2012 #48
He'll come back and it'll be a closer race than this. SpankMe Aug 2012 #49
nice!!!!!!! trailmonkee Aug 2012 #50
This is huge because it signals that the women vote should destroy the repugs at the polls still_one Aug 2012 #51
Rasmussan is trash, they are only putting up these false numbers to push Akin out! nt Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #52
I wish that could be proven, so they could be pushed out of the polling business! SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2012 #63
Keep going, Claire! wordpix Aug 2012 #53
dont believe this outsideworld Aug 2012 #54
I hope Akin has coat tails Norbert Aug 2012 #55
Karl rove is in bed with Rasmussen as much as I'd like I don't believe this poll kimbutgar Aug 2012 #58
Rasmussen Botany Aug 2012 #60
I expect it get closer as the near election nears pstokely Aug 2012 #61
YES! I voted for Claire way back when.... Dont call me Shirley Aug 2012 #69
I don't believe Third Doctor Aug 2012 #70
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