No Way Akin Drops Out, Says Close Supporter

Audio courtesy of The Heritage Foundation and Istook Live!

Jasper County (Mo.) Republican Party Chairman John Putnam, who also serves as State Coordinator for the Tea Party Patriots, talks to former U.S. Rep and host of Istook Live! Ernest Istook (R-Okla.), about the clamor for GOP U.S. Senate nominee Todd Akin to drop out of the race after his controversial remarks regarding rape and abortion.

“I don’t think Todd’s going to pull out. I was on the phone with his wife and his son yesterday; I think they’re staying in.” (:09)

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