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/polit...f03742-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.

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.

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.

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/politic...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.