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lapfog_1

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Reply to flamingdem (Reply #34)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 02:30 AM

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Why the GOP wants Akin to quit and why he won't [View all] Major Nikon Aug 2012 OP

He's not going anywhere...and the scum will come out in force to get him elected. RagAss Aug 2012 #1

I hope so Major Nikon Aug 2012 #3

From your lips to God's ears Freddie Aug 2012 #13

The way he sees it he has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #2

They only have 1 more day to do it Major Nikon Aug 2012 #5

Turns out he has longer than that. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #11

Yes, good catch Major Nikon Aug 2012 #15

I don't know either. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #17

That's how I'd see it... Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #6

It's his last chance at fame, glory and power. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #12

He's probably toast if he stays in, no matter his lead right now Hydra Aug 2012 #4

nobody knows what he's going to do...this story is still happening...... spanone Aug 2012 #7

Paul Ryan has reportedly called him and urged him to step down. proud2BlibKansan Aug 2012 #10

IT.IS.NOT.A.GAFFE! ChairmanAgnostic Aug 2012 #8

Yes! This! Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #20

I bet the FRC and some radical tea party types are encouraging him loyalsister Aug 2012 #29

day 1 leading up the convention - it's all about rape/abortion. Tomorrow also probably Liberal_in_LA Aug 2012 #9

What a horrible shame! Freddie Aug 2012 #16

Akin interviewer Jaco claims Akin will never drop out. mile18blister Aug 2012 #14

That's the way I see it Major Nikon Aug 2012 #18

Crap, you mean he might still win? flamingdem Aug 2012 #19

Never underestimate the stupidity of a red state voter Major Nikon Aug 2012 #21

He might, but his chances are a lot lower. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #22

That's why I'm taking the risk of donating .50 cents flamingdem Aug 2012 #23

Cheapskate! Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #24

No, that's not going to happen MadHound Aug 2012 #26

I wouldn't be so quick to think that Akin will still get in. MadHound Aug 2012 #25

Akin has 216 friend in congress, including Paul Ryan. Kalidurga Aug 2012 #27

Great, thanks for the clarification, I guess he can't count on teabaggers saving him via donations flamingdem Aug 2012 #33

Even if this asshole wins, it's a win for Democrats. lapfog_1 Aug 2012 #28

"poster asshole" flamingdem Aug 2012 #34

Like this lapfog_1 Aug 2012 #35

The polls aren't so clear cut. BlueStreak Aug 2012 #30

Tee hee. I sure wouldn't want to be alone in the same room with the fuckwad . He's creepy. lonestarnot Aug 2012 #31

But, they don't want him to quit. It's all just another poor GOP act of Kabuki theater. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #32