Reports: Akin Advisers Make Preparations For Withdrawal Tomorrow

[flpoljunkie]

Source: Talkingpointsmemo

Reports: Akin Advisers Make Preparations For Withdrawal Tomorrow

DAVID TAINTOR 2:40 PM EDT, MONDAY AUGUST 20, 2012

Missouri Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin's advisers are making preparations to withdraw from the race Tuesday, GOP operative Richard Grenell and RedState.com editor Erick Erickson report. Grenell cited "GOP sources" in his tweet announcing the withdrawal, which has yet to be confirmed by Akin. Akin has been under fire since saying women have biological defenses to fend off pregnancy after a "legitimate rape."


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[JoePhilly]

1. Should say ... "Akin to Abort Campaign"

[Digital Puppy]

10. You did *not* go there!

LOL!!!!

[JoePhilly]

36. And ... He doesn't want to take responsibility for the mistake he made!

[Lucy Goosey]

42. Hee!

And, true.

[DavidL]

11. I thought you had a headline from somewhere

now I get the joke.

Cool.

[JoePhilly]

37. I'm betting that (or something close) will be a headline somewhere. Its just too obvious.

[demwing]

43. After raping the truth.... /nt

[Scairp]

71. If so it will be a relief

I'm sick of seeing these headlines right at the top of all the news websites. Just have a look at CNN. Right at the top all day long. Very distasteful. Not to mention he's a royal fucking jerk who has no business running for the U.S. Senate.

[maddezmom]

2. wow, didn't he just say he wasn't leaving

Guess when you get dumped by the Turdblossom you know it's time to leave.

[alfredo]

25. He's a Republican, you can't believe him.

[Generic Other]

35. He said he was "standing firm"

guess he needs a little something for erectile dysfunction.

[iemitsu]

41. hehehe

[Cha]

48. Says he's a dumbshit but not

a quitter. Or something like that.

[trumad]

3. Well---I guess he won't go down fighting after all...

Douchebag

[bupkus]

4. He was asking for it. nt

[Bertha Venation]

16. DUzy

[Emit]

40. !

[Cha]

49. He was Asking for it! Oh the

irony!

[BlueStreak]

57. If it (his withdrawal) is going to happen anyway, he should just sit back and enjoy it.

[DavidL]

5. Oh dear! I want him to stay

Let's make sure he stays in there... let's have 100,000 Dems come out in support of his staying in.

[oldhippydude]

54. welcome David

yes we need a Christine O'Donnell this election... please don't leave

[DonRedwood]

55. me too! and welcome!

[Monk06]

73. Me too. I think he should stand by his constituionist, anti homosexualist, pro life principles.

Republican Men Unite! As for the little ladies,

All Your Vaginas Are Belong To Us!!

[Yavin4]

6. So What Time Slot Will He Get on Fox News?

A weekly or weekend show?

[BeyondGeography]

7. But we were having so much fun

[AllyCat]

8. I'm sure he can get a nice job with the Family Research Council

Good riddance you nasty, evil misogynist.

[alfredo]

27. Or head of Women's studies at Liberty University.

[Generic Other]

39. He's gonna teach Home Ec?

Intro to Laundry Folding 101
Advanced Cooking: Sunday Dinners 159
Applied Principles of Couponing for a quiverfull 175

[alfredo]

66. Intro to hiding the smell of gin before the spouse gets home 101.

[Dawson Leery]

9. to replace Romney on the top of the Presidential ticket......

[Tx4obama]

12. NO NO NO !!! He needs to stay in the race until Tuesday 5:01 pm.

If he drops out AFTER Tuesday 5:00 pm then the GOP won't be able to put a replacement on the ballot !!!

This is awful !!!

If he drops out before 5pm tomorrow then Claire McCaskill will probably have a new opponent that is not as crazy/extreme


See details here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/125173275

[democrat_patriot]

20. And everyone that worked for him, voted for him are royally pissed off he's been pulled.

They may stay home, rather than vote for a RINO.

[SunSeeker]

23. +1 nt

[Lone_Star_Dem]

24. Oh, hell. Then this is probably not a rumor.

This ends up being a win for the Republicans in several different ways. Damn. He was the easiest one to beat out from the primaries, too.

[grantcart]

44. We should send him $5 each and promise prayers.

[Posteritatis]

62. Given what he said I'd rather him gone now than when it's politically expedient. (nt)

[Tx4obama]

63. I'd rather have him stay in the race and let McCaskill whip his butt. If he is replaced ...

by a less extreme republican then McCaskill's chance of keeping the senate seat for the dems will go down.

We need EVERY senate that we can get - EVERY ONE OF THEM.

[Loudestlib]

67. +1

[Drunken Irishman]

14. Republicans will probably win this seat now...

[Bjorn Against]

15. Is Akin himself making preparations or just his advisers?

He just said he is going to fight this out, I bet there are big fights behind the scenes right now.

[DFW]

64. They ALWAYS say they are in it to win, are not quitters, etc etc.--all part of the script

It's about as believable as an episode of "The A_Team" where 2,850 rounds of ammunition are fired in downtown L.A. during daylight and no one even gets a scratch.

[SansACause]

17. War on Women is a losing strategy.

They're just trying to get him quieted fast so that he doesn't remind the country that every single GOP member is part of the War on Women. It didn't just magically go away; it's been hushed until after the election, whereupon it will blaze up like a wildfire.

Women voting GOP have Stockholm Syndrome.

[outsideworld]

18. To think I was worried about the newsweek

article ...but now thanks to Tod .Women wake up !!!

[Lone_Star_Dem]

19. His advisor's may be making preparations, but someone still needs to tell Akins.

There's a good chance he may be leaving the campaign. Whether he knows it or not.

His link to Ryan on the issue of rape is toxic to their campaign. Maybe they're hoping if Romney comes down strong against his words, and Akin's leaves, voters will be placated enough to drop the issue?

[Bernardo de La Paz]

21. Tues 21 is last day the Repubs can officially place candidate on ballot. Who and how to choose?

Tuesday the 21st is apparently the last day that Republicans can change their ballot in Missouri.

Akin squeeked out a victory in a near three way tied race: Brunner second, Sarah Steelman third (endorsed by Sarah Palin). I get the feeling that a lot of Akin voters prefer Steelman to Brunner.

Who would the Repubs choose? What mechanism would they use? (Yes, I know it is delightful to watch them reel and writhe in agony, but I'm curious.)

Whatever the outcome it is a national mess and Ryan has been rightly tarred with Akin-ness. But nothing is in the bag until the votes are counted and certified.

[maddezmom]

22. Ashcroft, Talent, Bond?

Possible Republican replacements, the source said, include three former senators: John Ashcroft, Jim Talent, and Kit Bond. Other names being mentioned include former Ambassador Ann Wagner, who is running for Akin's now-vacant seat; and Auditor Tom Schweich.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/republican-source-akin-moving-to-withdraw

[Drunken Irishman]

26. All those candidates will soundly beat McCaskill...

Looks like she's done. It sucks when you have to rely on your opponent making an insanely dumb remark to win a race.

[cabot]

31. Unless Akin's people stay home

It could happen. Right? I hope.

[Tx4obama]

28. No. If Akin drops out by 5pm tomorrow the GOP will have 2 weeks to pick a new candidate for ballot

See details here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/125173275

[ProgressiveEconomist]

32. September 20th is the real hard deadline for withdrawing in MO,

according to Chuck Todd this morning. But after Aug 21st, withdrawing costs money (for reprining ballots) and requires a court order. IMO neither of those requirements would pose any serious problem for deep-pocketed Missouri Republicans, with plenty of judges in those pockets.

[Tx4obama]

47. Just now found this UPDATE

UPDATE

Missouri law does allow Akin to withdraw from the race somewhat later than tomorrow — although Akin must still voluntarily agree to step aside, and his ability to withdraw after tomorrow is not guaranteed:

Except as provided for in section 115.247, if there is no additional cost for the printing or reprinting of ballots, or if the candidate agrees to pay any printing or reprinting costs, a candidate who has filed or is nominated for an office may, at any time after the time limits set forth in subsection 1 of this section but no later than 5:00 p.m. on the sixth Tuesday before the election, withdraw as a candidate pursuant to a court order, which, except for good cause shown by the election authority in opposition thereto, shall be freely given upon application by the candidate to the circuit court in the county of such candidate’s residence. No withdrawal pursuant to this subsection shall be effective until such candidate files a copy of the court’s order in the office of the official who accepted such candidate’s declaration of candidacy.

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/08/20/712521/sorry-missouri-republicans-youre-probably-stuck-with-todd-akin-as-your-senate-candidate/

[SoCalMusicLover]

56. But Can They Replace Him?

That law you cited allows for a withdrawal after tomorrow, but does not mention whether a replacement can be named past the deadline.

I'm just assuming that tomorrow will be the last chance for the repubs to put someone in his place, but I am not familiar with political law.

[Tx4obama]

58. I don't know. See the link below

This is what I saw here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/125173275

BEFORE I saw the newest update on the link in the other comment.

So, I'm not sure what's going on.

[ProgressiveEconomist]

72. No, again according to Chuck Todd, this time on NBC Nightly News

I don't know why I picked Chuck Todd's voice out of the TV babble twice today.

On his show this morning, he said nothing about the ability of Republicans to replace Akin on the ballot. On his brief appearance on NBC Nightly News, he made a point of saying August 21st was the last day Akin could be replaced.

With all the resources of a major TV network at his disposal, Todd must have access to the best experts on Missouri election law. But, since people here have not found clear definitive legal language on the deadline for replacing Akin, and courts must get involved after tomorrow, I wonder whether the right lawyers and the right judge might not get someone other than Akin on the ballot as late as September 20th. IMO, without absolute legal clarity, any ballot change physically possible might be made to fly. If Akin's name can be taken off the ballot as late as September 20th, would it not be POSSIBLE to put someone else's name in Akin's place that late in the process of distributing physical ballots to absentees and to polling places?

[cabot]

29. Is he legitimately dropping out? Or just dropping out?

Apparently, there's a difference.

In a way, I'm a bit disheartened. Claire would have won easily. If he's replaced, it gets more difficult for her. Unless all of Akin's voters are pissed and stay home.

[cr8tvlde]

34. I think he's forcibly dropping out...

See Karl Rove?

[StrictlyRockers]

38. Was this a legitimate candidate?

Or is he aborting his candidacy because the Republicon establishment forced him to run, or did he run of his own volition? Why didn't he scream? Was he dressed provocitavely in a 3-piece suit with a red tie and flag lapel pin? Didn't his body have a way to shut down the campaign on it's own? Oh, it was his mind that did that for him, I see...

[PossumSqueezins]

30. Rape is a CHOICE

Todd Akin was just trying to educate the public about the differences between forcible and elective rape. Forced rape is very rare and resulting pregnacies are even more rare. However, when women and children electively choose to be raped, pregnancy and illness may result and the rapee must accept responsibility here.

It's a shame Mr. Akin is leaving the race. He needs to be out there front and center educating the public and mobilizing his base. It's good when Republicans like Mr. Akin get to voice their um....interesting...and, um....medically informed...opinions.

[louis-t]

33. Another reason I hate that he is dropping out?

The next 3 months will be filled with repug false equivalent crap for every phony outrage. They will demand that every Dem in the lower 48 drop out of their races for every perceived "gaffe".

[Tx4obama]

45. 18 minutes ago Akin tweeted: I am in this race to win. We need a conservative Senate. Help me defeat

Todd Akin Todd Akin
?@ToddAkin

I am in this race to win. We need a conservative Senate. Help me defeat Claire by donating: https://secure.campaignsolutions.com/toddakin/donation1/?initiativekey=EVC5SEAB56RX … #mosen

See here: https://twitter.com/ToddAkin/status/237627729078530048

If he is planning on dropping out then he is wanting to make some money first !!!

[truthisfreedom]

50. Idiot rape-publican.

[Cha]

51. "We need a conservative in this race"...which is a

code word for a lying teabaggin women hating dumbshit.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

68. If he stays in without GOP Sen. Committee financing, he'll siphon donor bucks from elsewhere ...

The Republican Senatorial Committee has announced it will not give Akin any financing. If he stays in without GOP Sen. Committee financing, he'll siphon donor bucks from elsewhere, even from some out of state tea party rank and file. That's money down a rat hole and money not going to other races against other Democratic nominees.

[SheilaT]

52. Let's hope he stays in to the bitter end.

Also, party politics being what they are, the Republicans can't actually force him to withdraw. They may simply redouble their efforts to get him elected.

If he actually does pull out in time for the Missouri Republicans to select a new candidate, McCaskill will still have plenty of ammo against whoever that replacement is, making it clear that the Republicans are so incompetent they can't even choose a candidate who can stay in the race.

[RC]

60. Sarah Steelman will be a lot harder to beat, just by being a woman.

And she is chomping at the bit for another chance at the Senate seat.
Akin is so blatantly anti-woman, it only makes sense. I understand this Sarah, Palin and Bachmann were all made from the same make and model mold.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

69. Sarah came in third. John Brunner came second. GOP talking to retired Sen. Ashcroft & Talent. nt

[Tx4obama]

70. Sarah Palin endorsed Sarah Steelman. I hope she doesn't get it if Akin drops out. n/t

[RC]

74. I know all that.

I read DU. Plus I live in KCMO and usually watch the local news.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

75. Good for you. Your post still fails on its premise. Steelman third, not a team player, not it.

Good for you that you read DU. Your post still fails on its premise. Steelman came in third, is not a team player, and thus is not liked by the Missouri GOP decision makers. Thus there is no way she will be the nominee if Akin quits which would cause a mad two week scramble by the state GOP and a decision by fiat and not another primary.

[lsewpershad]

53. AHHH

Too bad we wanted to kick him out.

[BlueStreak]

59. What is the point of pulling out? We can continue to use the video anyway.

What is the GOP going to say?

"It is terrible that you are playing video of the properly nominated Senate candidate from Missouri. We already threw him under the bus."

We should just keep playing that video over and over. This is today's Republican Party.

And keep asking Ryan/Romney what they think about the Personhood concept. And keep asking them what they think about equal pay for women.

Every time they protest we are continuing to use Akin's words, it just calls attention to the fact that the whole bloody lot of them are from the Dark Ages.

[Tx4obama]

61. UPDATE: Todd Akin: ‘We’re Going To Stay In’

Here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014200629

[Botany]

65. It is over ..... Both Karl Rove and the RNC are pulling all funds from Akin .....

..... but my thoughts are hang in there Karl, we love you.