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 Andrew7934 
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Posted: 8/19/2012 9:03:29 PM
[Last Edit: 8/19/2012 9:03:46 PM by Andrew7934]
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Posted: 8/19/2012 9:16:31 PM
Hope I'm wrong, but this could be an albatross hanging around his neck:(
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Posted: 8/19/2012 10:02:38 PM
There's nothing wrong with having nothing to say, unless you insist upon saying it.
I'm ashamed that the party I've affialed myself with for the last 28 years has nothing better to offer me, the voter. I really believe that politicians should have to quit their current job to run for the next. That might reduce the "peter principle" in politics. Geesh.. Think I'll "renounce" my party with Missouri following this election and become a "libertarian" with a lower case l. |
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Posted: 8/19/2012 10:08:04 PM
That's going to get some play.
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Posted: 8/19/2012 10:09:07 PM
Originally Posted By elroyyboy:
There's nothing wrong with having nothing to say, unless you insist upon saying it. So true It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
Wish there was a way to get Steelman or Brunner back in the race. |
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smullen
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Posted: 8/19/2012 11:30:58 PM
Originally Posted By Andrew7934: Akin just screwed the pooch, I cant believe how dumb he is. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/19/missouri-republican-claims-legitimate-rape-rarely-results-in-pregnancy/?hpt=hp_t1 If thats the worst thing about him, I think I can deal with it... Abortion is so low on my list of concerns as far as politics goes... Unless there is a medical reason that it has to be done, I can't see any woman of mine doing it, but I don't think its the govts business... |
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thefreshman991
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Posted: 8/20/2012 1:30:09 AM
I've seen some of the fallout over that comment wasn't there another republican that is higher than him to win the election? I thought I heard something about that.
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Posted: 8/20/2012 5:45:25 AM
Originally Posted By smullen:
Originally Posted By Andrew7934:
Akin just screwed the pooch, I cant believe how dumb he is. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/19/missouri-republican-claims-legitimate-rape-rarely-results-in-pregnancy/?hpt=hp_t1 If thats the worst thing about him, I think I can deal with it... Abortion is so low on my list of concerns as far as politics goes... Unless there is a medical reason that it has to be done, I can't see any woman of mine doing it, but I don't think its the govts business... Regardless of how he, I, or anyone feels about rape or abortion, he just made himself look like an idiot. Hopefully people will decide that even having an idiot in the Senate is better than McCaskill.  |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 7:42:41 AM
As much as McCaskill paid to have him pushed to the forefront, is it possible he was a plant to begin with? I mean, half of the Republican party is worthy of suspicion at this point.
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Posted: 8/20/2012 8:19:42 AM
1/2 of Congress is suspicious. The ONLY goal of a first term Congressman is to become and Second Term Congressman. We'd be better off with my wife's school student council over these morons.
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Posted: 8/20/2012 8:36:06 AM
Originally Posted By the_naked_prophet:
As much as McCaskill paid to have him pushed to the forefront, is it possible he was a plant to begin with? I mean, half of the Republican party is worthy of suspicion at this point. Makes a guy wonder who's signing his checks. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 8:45:34 AM
Originally Posted By the_naked_prophet:
As much as McCaskill paid to have him pushed to the forefront, is it possible he was a plant to begin with? I mean, half of the Republican party is worthy of suspicion at this point. most repubs wanted someone else, look at the votes all the other candiates got. I was surprised he won. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 10:34:41 AM
It was all over the national news this morning. The DNC is trying to tie this comment around the neck of every Republican candidate. What a dumbass. Claire needs to go and this joker isn't going to get the job done at this rate. I didn't vote for him in the primary anyway. Of course, he's back peddling...saying he mis-spoke. YA THINK?!?!?! Idiot.
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GUNGUY148
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Posted: 8/20/2012 11:18:06 AM
Originally Posted By elroyyboy:
There's nothing wrong with having nothing to say, unless you insist upon saying it. I'm ashamed that the party I've affialed myself with for the last 28 years has nothing better to offer me, the voter. I really believe that politicians should have to quit their current job to run for the next. That might reduce the "peter principle" in politics. Geesh.. Think I'll "renounce" my party with Missouri following this election and become a "libertarian" with a lower case l. I approve of this message |
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HunterRose13
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Posted: 8/20/2012 12:39:42 PM
There is nothing a single congress critter to do to overturn Roe v. Wade. I could care less about his view of abortion or McCaskil's for that matter. McCaskil is a vile human and needs to be removed from office. With luck the media will move onto a new shiny thing and the public's goldfish like attention span will allow this to pass.
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Posted: 8/20/2012 1:46:35 PM
Originally Posted By HunterRose13:
There is nothing a single congress critter to do to overturn Roe v. Wade. I could care less about his view of abortion or McCaskil's for that matter. McCaskil is a vile human and needs to be removed from office. With luck the media will move onto a new shiny thing and the public's goldfish like attention span will allow this to pass. Exactly right most people have figured that out and realize abortion is a non-issue except for this idiot. It ain't changing anytime soon. He should've kept those insane thoughts to himself. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 1:52:04 PM
[Last Edit: 8/20/2012 1:54:42 PM by midmo]
It's certainly picking up steam in the MSM. I wouldn't be surprised if he resigns the campaign by the end of the day.
ETA: Well, maybe not... Akin Apologizes, Stays in Race ***UPDATE MONDAY 12:20 P.M.***
Missouri Rep. Todd Akin apologizes for rape pregnancy comments made during a television interview Sunday. The representative says he will stay in Senate race. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 2:00:06 PM
He better step aside by the end of the day stupid shit like this is exactly why people lose elections.
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Posted: 8/20/2012 3:26:53 PM
rumor is he is quitting. What does the law/RNC policy say?
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Posted: 8/20/2012 4:09:40 PM
According to MO law he needs to leave the race by Sept 25th or the Republican party will have to pay to reprint all the ballots for the state if he pulls out later. If he resigns or pulls out the party will pick a replacement for the ticket. The problem is that if they did this the sigma of this stupid comment will be still be attached to whom ever they pick. The RNC has already informed him they will not give him anymore money for his campaign. The one group that was running ads against Clair has already announced they will run no more commercials in MO. For the good of the state the dumb ass needs to leave the ticket.
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Posted: 8/20/2012 4:14:44 PM
Originally Posted By sumo61:
According to MO law he needs to leave the race by Sept 25th or the Republican party will have to pay to reprint all the ballots for the state if he pulls out later. If he resigns or pulls out the party will pick a replacement for the ticket. The problem is that if they did this the sigma of this stupid comment will be still be attached to whom ever they pick. The RNC has already informed him they will not give him anymore money for his campaign. The one group that was running ads against Clair has already announced they will run no more commercials in MO. For the good of the state the dumb ass needs to leave the ticket. I'm not so sure about that. If there's one good thing about this, it's that his comments were so patently ridiculous and inappropriate that it's obvious they represent the views of an individual, not the party in general. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 4:29:47 PM
Originally Posted By midmo:
Originally Posted By sumo61:
According to MO law he needs to leave the race by Sept 25th or the Republican party will have to pay to reprint all the ballots for the state if he pulls out later. If he resigns or pulls out the party will pick a replacement for the ticket. The problem is that if they did this the sigma of this stupid comment will be still be attached to whom ever they pick. The RNC has already informed him they will not give him anymore money for his campaign. The one group that was running ads against Clair has already announced they will run no more commercials in MO. For the good of the state the dumb ass needs to leave the ticket. I'm not so sure about that. If there's one good thing about this, it's that his comments were so patently ridiculous and inappropriate that it's obvious they represent the views of an individual, not the party in general. I hope you are right but I feel that the Dems will be using this "soundbite" on any canadite that may take his place. Like saying this represents the way the Repulican party thinks. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 4:50:26 PM
Originally Posted By sumo61:
Originally Posted By midmo:
Originally Posted By sumo61:
According to MO law he needs to leave the race by Sept 25th or the Republican party will have to pay to reprint all the ballots for the state if he pulls out later. If he resigns or pulls out the party will pick a replacement for the ticket. The problem is that if they did this the sigma of this stupid comment will be still be attached to whom ever they pick. The RNC has already informed him they will not give him anymore money for his campaign. The one group that was running ads against Clair has already announced they will run no more commercials in MO. For the good of the state the dumb ass needs to leave the ticket. I'm not so sure about that. If there's one good thing about this, it's that his comments were so patently ridiculous and inappropriate that it's obvious they represent the views of an individual, not the party in general. I hope you are right but I feel that the Dems will be using this "soundbite" on any canadite that may take his place. Like saying this represents the way the Repulican party thinks. Sure they will. And hoepfully, there are enough functioning brain cells left out there that a few undecided voters will recognize that as the cheap shot that it is, and side with the Republicans. Well, maybe. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 4:52:22 PM
Originally Posted By sumo61:
Originally Posted By midmo:
Originally Posted By sumo61:
According to MO law he needs to leave the race by Sept 25th or the Republican party will have to pay to reprint all the ballots for the state if he pulls out later. If he resigns or pulls out the party will pick a replacement for the ticket. The problem is that if they did this the sigma of this stupid comment will be still be attached to whom ever they pick. The RNC has already informed him they will not give him anymore money for his campaign. The one group that was running ads against Clair has already announced they will run no more commercials in MO. For the good of the state the dumb ass needs to leave the ticket. I'm not so sure about that. If there's one good thing about this, it's that his comments were so patently ridiculous and inappropriate that it's obvious they represent the views of an individual, not the party in general. I hope you are right but I feel that the Dems will be using this "soundbite" on any canadite that may take his place. Like saying this represents the way the Repulican party thinks. I walked by a T.V. and Obama was jumping all over this in a press conference. With a big chunk of his backing pulled Aiken is a dead stick at this point. I'll take Aiken being a dumbass over Mccaskil if it comes to it. If he bows out maybe they should put Steelman in the mix against Mccaskil. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 4:56:04 PM
Originally Posted By HunterRose13:
Originally Posted By sumo61:
Originally Posted By midmo:
Originally Posted By sumo61:
According to MO law he needs to leave the race by Sept 25th or the Republican party will have to pay to reprint all the ballots for the state if he pulls out later. If he resigns or pulls out the party will pick a replacement for the ticket. The problem is that if they did this the sigma of this stupid comment will be still be attached to whom ever they pick. The RNC has already informed him they will not give him anymore money for his campaign. The one group that was running ads against Clair has already announced they will run no more commercials in MO. For the good of the state the dumb ass needs to leave the ticket. I'm not so sure about that. If there's one good thing about this, it's that his comments were so patently ridiculous and inappropriate that it's obvious they represent the views of an individual, not the party in general. I hope you are right but I feel that the Dems will be using this "soundbite" on any canadite that may take his place. Like saying this represents the way the Repulican party thinks. I walked by a T.V. and Obama was jumping all over this in a press conference. With a big chunk of his backing pulled Aiken is a dead stick at this point. I'll take Aiken being a dumbass over Mccaskil if it comes to it. If he bows out maybe they should put Steelman in the mix against Mccaskil.  Steelman. her answer for everything is MORE government. |
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Posted: 8/20/2012 5:16:50 PM
Originally Posted By GIJoe:
Originally Posted By HunterRose13:
Originally Posted By sumo61:
Originally Posted By midmo:
Originally Posted By sumo61:
According to MO law he needs to leave the race by Sept 25th or the Republican party will have to pay to reprint all the ballots for the state if he pulls out later. If he resigns or pulls out the party will pick a replacement for the ticket. The problem is that if they did this the sigma of this stupid comment will be still be attached to whom ever they pick. The RNC has already informed him they will not give him anymore money for his campaign. The one group that was running ads against Clair has already announced they will run no more commercials in MO. For the good of the state the dumb ass needs to leave the ticket. I'm not so sure about that. If there's one good thing about this, it's that his comments were so patently ridiculous and inappropriate that it's obvious they represent the views of an individual, not the party in general. I hope you are right but I feel that the Dems will be using this "soundbite" on any canadite that may take his place. Like saying this represents the way the Repulican party thinks. I walked by a T.V. and Obama was jumping all over this in a press conference. With a big chunk of his backing pulled Aiken is a dead stick at this point. I'll take Aiken being a dumbass over Mccaskil if it comes to it. If he bows out maybe they should put Steelman in the mix against Mccaskil. Steelman. her answer for everything is MORE government.Id take her over a guy who voted for the NDAA, Akin was questioned about voting for it, his response was that its ok because it would never be used lol, then he went on to explain that its ok for them to make unconstitutional laws because the supreme court would fix it. Id prefer Brunner but I dunno the committee would nominate either one, itll probably be John Ashcroft Jim Talent or someone like that  .
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