Tropical Storm Isaac could make landfall as a hurricane during the Republican Convention. This sour note is not the only discord for Romney and the convention. Romney may wish he had a solo, instead of a duet backed by the Republican chorus.
The libretto for the past two Republican Conventions supported a Constitutional amendment outlawing abortions even in the case of rape or incest. A repeat performance at this convention would have drawn scant media attention but, enter Akin stage right. The spotlight on this issue detracts and distracts from Romney's economic theme.
Having Ryan playing base reinforces the problem. Ryan has co-sponsored legislation with Akin which distinguished forcible rape from other forms of rape. He also joined Akin on the proposed "Sanctity of Life Act" which defines personhood as beginning at the time of conception. Would women be jailed for using IUDs?
Hopefully, woman and independents will not buy this ticket.
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