Akin Isn't Dropping Out Say Web Ads as McCaskill Capitalizes on Twitter

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It's no surprise that Claire McCaskill, Democratic Senator from Missouri, is attempting to capitalize on her opponent's major gaffe with the help of Twitter ads. What may come as more of a surprise: Todd Akin's campaign is aiming to generate fundraising support following calls for him to drop out of the race.

"Akin Isn't Dropping Out," reads a Google ad that appears in search results for "Todd Akin." The ad encourages people to "Show your support for Todd by making a contribution today."

Until days ago, McCaskill was struggling to hold on to her seat. Now, thanks to a serious flub by her Republican opponent, McCaskill's campaign has been revived. During a recent interview with a local St. Louis Fox TV station, Akin stated that pregnancies resulting from rape are rare, noting, "If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down."

A search on Twitter for "Akin," which is trending at the moment on the site, turns up multiple Promoted Tweets from McCaskill's campaign. The ads link to a donation page. Other search ads from McCaskill, like one spotted on Bing, call Akin "Anti-Women."

Meanwhile, despite calls from the Republican Party for Akin to duck out of the race, his campaign is seeking donations via the Google ads.

Please make a donation to help @clairecmc defeat Todd Akin -- who thinks #legitimaterape doesn't result in pregnancy wfc2.wiredforchange.com/o/8/content_it…

— McCaskill for MO (@McCaskill2012) August 21, 2012

Please make a donation to help @clairecmc defeat Todd Akin -- who thinks #legitimaterape doesn't result in pregnancy wfc2.wiredforchange.com/o/8/content_it…

— McCaskill for MO (@McCaskill2012) August 21, 2012