The deadliest gaffe is when a candidate inadvertently tells the
truth. Such is the case with Todd Akin's claim that "legitimate" rape
victims do not get pregnant. Romney, and all other Republicans in close
races, live in mortal fear of the gender gap. This explains the rapid
fire denouncement of the remark by so many key Republicans, and the
defunding of Akin by the Republican National Committee and American
Crossroads.
No doubt some social conservative groups
will make up some of the funding, but Akin is in trouble. Since
Missouri had become an increasingly red state, some now consider the
race competitive instead of leaning strongly Republican. Soon they will
acknowledge the race is taking on a blue tint. Republican criticism of
Akin helps the critics but hurts the party. The inevitable McCaskill
ads featuring these denouncements will be decisive.
The road to Republican control of the Senate, has always gone
through Missouri. This road block will add at least 2 years to that
journey.
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