Just in Case

We all know politics can be a rough and tumble "sport". Backstabbing, back-room deals and overly ambitious players can all make political activity an unwelcome endeavor for many people. I don't know Rep. Todd Akin's personality at all, but I would warn the Republican Party to not push him too hard.

Some polling has come out after his "legitimate rape" comments and initially showed him getting destroyed by about ten points. Now, more polling has come out that shows the race tightening*. The Chairman of the Republican National Committee has effectively cut Akin off from any funding (as did the National Republican Campaign Committee). Well, what happens if Akin wins (narrowly or overwhelmingly)? If, as some projections have it, the Senate is evenly divided (and assuming there's a Vice President named 'Ryan' as the tie-breaker) next year, the Republican Senate Caucus may have to deal with a vengeful freshman Senator from Missouri.

As mentioned above, I don't know Akin's personality, but no one should take anyone's action (or reaction) for granted in the political world. If a major piece of legislation comes up next year and there are 49 definite Republican votes, 50 definite Democratic votes and one Senator asking them to "Show Me" (get it?) why he should vote a certain way, we will all look back on this moment and say: "why did we cut off our nose to spite our face?"

There are crucial issues that need to be addressed next year: Dodd-Frank, Obamacare, federal judges, the budget, etc. Let's not let a few words, which he apologized for by the way, cloud the judgment of political decision makers. I understand waiting and seeing what will happen as Election Day approaches, but there should be some money held aside for this race, just in case.

(*Granted the polls have been conducted by PPP, a Democrat-affiliated firm, so take ALL polling with a huge grain of salt)

Congratulations

Congratulations Governor Romney, on becoming the official Republican Party nominee. Now don't screw this up!