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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (503366)	8/21/2012 10:50:48 AM
From: Bill	4 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793972

I've been thinking this guy is so damaging to the GOP, he just must be a Dem plant.

To: Tom Clarke who wrote (503366)	8/21/2012 10:59:03 AM
From: Peter Dierks	1 Recommendation Respond to of 793972

Here is a link to the entire story: Democrats spent $1.5 mil to help Akin win GOP primary August 20, 2012 \| 10:52 am Sean Higgins Call it a wise investment in light of his recent comments: Democrats wanted Missouri Republican congressman Todd Akin to win his state’s hotly contested Senate GOP primary because they believed he gave incumbent Senator Claire McCaskill her best shot at retaining her seat. As the Washington Post reported earlier this month: There’s a reason why Democrats spent over $1.5 million trying to help Akin win his three-way primary. He was the most conservative candidate in the field — and the most unpredictable one. He shook up his campaign staff late last year. He recently released a head-scratching and jumbled campaign ad. And Democrats have already launched a microsite highlighting his controversial statements that won’t play well with moderates. ... Message 28350293