Breaking: Brunner Preparing for Akin Dropout Scenario

[Brian4Liberty]

http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/08/primary-rival-p.php


Both of the congressman's Republican primary opponents have been active since the controversy erupted. Former state Treasurer Sarah Steelman posted a denunciation in a tweet ("Todd Akin's remarks about 'legitimate rape' were inexcusable, insulting and embarrassing to the GOP"). And businessman John Brunner has been making exploratory phone calls, according to a GOP strategist in Missouri.

[Brian4Liberty]

John Brunner came in second in the Primary election with 30 percent. It would be a slap in the face to voters if the GOP State committee chose anyone other than Brunner.


...John Brunner, who received 30 percent of the vote in the race.

No candidate would automatically take Akin’s place if he leaves the race. The Republican state committee would have two weeks to name a replacement.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/losing-candidates-in-gop-senate-primary-get-new-attention-after-winners-comments-about-rape/2012/08/20/4ef03742-eae2-11e1-866f-60a00f604425_story.html

[kathy88]

Akin really did it with that remark. What a bufoon.

[trey4sports]

Woot woot!!!!!!!!!!

[Brian4Liberty]

Akin was on Hannity's radio show. He is asking for forgiveness at this point. Hannity pushed the dropping out option for the good of the Party. Akin isn't doing it (yet).

[sparebulb]

John Brunner came in second in the Primary election with 30 percent. It would be a slap in the face to voters if the GOP State committee chose anyone other than Brunner.

I agree. Even though Brunner is a shill for big corporate agriculture.

[4RP08inKCMO]

I just found this article on Drudge where Brunner is not even listed as a possible replacement. :mad:

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

[GeorgiaAvenger]

This big money such as Crossroads is pulling out. National Review has called on Akin to leave.

If he stays, he loses the establishment support. He has until 5 P.M. tomorrow to decide.

[trey4sports]

Akin will be lambasted if he stays.

[easycougar]

I just found this article on Drudge where Brunner is not even listed as a possible replacement. :mad:

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

What a completely horrible list of replacements: John Ashcroft, Jim Talent, Kit Bond...establishment re-treads

[musicmax]

Let's see 'em draft one of the Limbaughs.



































JK

[GeorgiaAvenger]

I emailed the campaign telling them to drop out.

[trey4sports]

hopefully crossroads pulling out (no pun intended) is putting some pressure on him.

[Brian4Liberty]

I just found this article on Drudge where Brunner is not even listed as a possible replacement. :mad:

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

Something doesn't smell right with this. The GOP establishment is jumping on the "dump Akin" bandwagon far too easy.

And the fact that they want to ignore the other contenders in the Primary race is of interest. At this point, I would urge Akin to stay in the race.

[erowe1]

Something doesn't smell right with this. The GOP establishment is jumping on the "dump Akin" bandwagon far too easy.

And the fact that they want to ignore the other contenders in the Primary race is of interest. At this point, I would urge Akin to stay in the race.

Very astute.

[GeorgiaAvenger]

Something doesn't smell right with this. The GOP establishment is jumping on the "dump Akin" bandwagon far too easy.

And the fact that they want to ignore the other contenders in the Primary race is of interest. At this point, I would urge Akin to stay in the race.Its because they don't want to lose the seat to Claire.

[Brian4Liberty]

Its because they don't want to lose the seat to Claire.

That's always in play, but when it's their favored candidate, it takes a lot more than a single gaff for them to call for a candidate to drop out. Newt Gingrich for example, could practically say anything.

[GeorgiaAvenger]

That's always in play, but when it's their favored candidate, it takes a lot more than a single gaff for them to call for a candidate to drop out. Newt Gingrich for example, could practically say anything.

Just because he is their favorite, doesn't mean he is inseparable from them. Republican insiders were scared about Haley Barbour running for President, because he hurt their chances, even though he is probably the most loyal party guy there is.

[trey4sports]

“What he said is just flat wrong in addition to being wildly offensive to any victim of sexual abuse,” said Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader. “Although Representative Akin has apologized, I believe he should take time with his family to consider whether this statement will prevent him from effectively representing our party in this critical election.”


http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-mcconnell-suggests-todd-akin-consider-his-options-20120820,0,5243455.story

[erowe1]

That's always in play, but when it's their favored candidate, it takes a lot more than a single gaff for them to call for a candidate to drop out. Newt Gingrich for example, could practically say anything.

Their favorite in the primary isn't necessarily the same thing as their favorite when they get to anoint someone without a primary.

[Lucille]

Something doesn't smell right with this. The GOP establishment is jumping on the "dump Akin" bandwagon far too easy.

And the fact that they want to ignore the other contenders in the Primary race is of interest. At this point, I would urge Akin to stay in the race.

Probably to distance him from Romney-Ryan. From your post in the other Akin thread:


Akin and Ryan cosponsored a 2011 bill, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortions Act, that would redefine rape as "forcible rape," narrowing the scope of what's considered rape in cases of abortion.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/...5#.UDKsMqNQTk8

It's true though that everything the neo-Trot establishment does is suspect, and you always have to look for their ulterior motives.

[Brian4Liberty]

Their favorite in the primary isn't necessarily the same thing as their favorite when they get to anoint someone without a primary.

It seems they are drooling at that prospect...

[Peace&Freedom]

Something doesn't smell right with this. The GOP establishment is jumping on the "dump Akin" bandwagon far too easy.

And the fact that they want to ignore the other contenders in the Primary race is of interest. At this point, I would urge Akin to stay in the race.

That's what I think as well. Not knowing Akin in depth, I had the immediate feeling, "ah, the establishment shills are pouncing on a gaffe to force a more principled or tea party type guy out, to put a bland Mitt-bot in his place."

[sparebulb]

That's what I think as well. Not knowing Akin in depth, I had the immediate feeling, "ah, the establishment shills are pouncing on a gaffe to force a more principled or tea party type guy out, to put a bland Mitt-bot in his place."

I smell a rat also.

I am convinced that the GOP establishment would much rather have a democrat in office than a real conservative...not that Akin has convinced me that he is one.

[Bastiat's The Law]

Missouri start banging the John Brunner drums NOW!! He's the rightful replacement.

[kathy88]

Facebook comment:


Does Akin know that if he pulls out now, he can still get the Senate pregnant?

[sparebulb]

I emailed the campaign telling them to drop out.

NOTE: I'm not necessarily an Akin fan, but I did vote for him.

Your suggestion should carry more weight if you are a Missouri resident. If you are not, one could make the argument that such input from non-residents does not respect the will of the voters of Missouri.

Akin's dumbass comments would have died down quickly had it not been for the establishment GOP throwing him under the bus in a pathetic attempt to act like politically-correct genderless democrats.