Prediction: Akin drops out, will be replaced by a Republican thats had that seat in the past.

[phleshdef]

It will be a very "talented" candidate (at least from a right wing perspective).

This bit of speculation was passed onto me by someone thats "in the know" and it could always turn out to be untrue. But it also could turn out to be very true. We will see.

[bluestateguy]

1. Jack Danforth

The Establishment loves him.

He's like a permanent member of the bipartisan commission on (insert) of the month.

[maddezmom]

2. there is already speculation it could be Ashcroft, Talent or Bond.

[Panasonic]

3. They may try to replace Akin but they will wind up messing it up

and get stuck with Akin at the end of the day tomorrow.

[cbdo2007]

4. From that list of idiots, I'll guess Bond.

He'll feel special thinking that his party needs him. Then he'll get all drunk and red faced on election night as usual.