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Updated 10:53 a.m. - Mitt Romney called a Missouri Republican's comments this weekend about rape "inexcusable," calling on Rep. Todd Akin to "correct" his remarks.
"Congressman’s Akin comments on rape are insulting, inexcusable, and, frankly, wrong,” Romney told the conservative National Review Online. “Like millions of other Americans, we found them to be offensive.”
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee joined a growing chorus of Republicans in condemning Akin's comments Sunday that "legitimate rape" rarely results in pregnancy for victims.
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., joins Morning Joe to discuss Rep. Todd Akin's, R-Mo., statement that "legitimate rape" rarely results in pregnancy.
"I have an entirely different view," Romney told NRO of Akin's remarks. “What he said is entirely without merit and he should correct it."
Akin's comments threaten to shake up his effort to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill this fall. That race is a key stepping stone in Republicans' effort to achieve the net gain of four seats they need to retake control of the Senate.
The controversy has already sparked national reverberations, however. Romney has lagged versus Obama with women voters, according to polls; his comments this morning follow on a spokeswoman's comments on Sunday quickly distancing Romney and presumptive Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan from Akin. (Ryan, Democrats note, did co-sponsor with Akin a bill that would have redefined rape under portions of law.)
Evan Vucci / AP
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney arrives at Hyannis-Barnstable Municipal airport on Aug. 18.
Other Republicans have similarly denounced Akin.
Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown (R) called on Akin to resign his Senate nomination.
"While Congressman Akin may have addressed his statement, like many men and women I strongly disapprove of his original comments — and the sentiments behind them," said former Virginia Sen. George Allen (R), who's trying to reclaim his old seat this fall.
In a statement and a Tweet, conservative congressman Todd Akin says he "misspoke" during a local TV interview in which he made comments about "legitimate rape" and abortion.
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It might be true that rape statistically results in fewer pregnancies because of lubrication, etc., but that point is not really relevant when discussing rape and abortion. Obviously unwanted pregnancies do result from rape. The worse thing about the whole comment was the use of the words "legitimate rape." It makes it seem that women are going around faking rape accusations. I don't think that is happening much at all.
I don't think Akin was relying on any statistic...That would involve attempting to get some actual information into his statement.
No the worst thing of all is that these CREEPS are even discussing what will never happen to them. I guess that's why they are against Gays they are afraid some one will bend them over................
as much as I hate to say this (because I am female) those that falsely accuse a man of rape are usually out for some type of revenge because they felt that they were wronged,but usually,they get arrested for making false complaints.There is nothing worse than a conniving woman,unfortunately they are out there and they don't care how much damage they do to his reputation
After the Mid-term elections, if Barrack would have dropped to his skinny knees, and begged his superior Republican colleagues for divine guidance, he could now be leaving our White House with at least a little honor.
But no, he had to follow the same old destructive path to ultimate failure.
Now he and Moochelle will have to slink out of our White House through the service entrance in the back at midnight. LOL
Good riddance to Chicago trash.
Joe Parent - You obviously have some major issues.
Dumb and dumber- this proves, that the lack of reasoning, in the republican party, infact the lacf of brains. Atkin puts it, inaway that is insaulting, what romney has been saying all along. With this in mind, everyone should remember, in november. Stupidity, is not the reason to vote for. All republicans in the house, have had this thought, when thay declared war on women. Thay feel, that this war, and others thay declared, is valid wars. When we only have to loo back, to the second world war, to find that this is simular to the thoughts of HITLER.
Now in their insane way, are trying to bring Hitlers ways to america. Remember this, in november when yoy vote.
yea where hit&&$%^# took his little blonde hair blue eyed girls to a secret place to reproduce.romney&ryan want to do the same only in a pologamous way everybody just has a bunch of kids and no one know who is father or mother.
Under Romneycare in Massachusetts, she could opt for elective abortion and have the govt pick up the tab after her $50 copay.
That's misleading and incorrect and you know it. Under ONE plan in this state the copay is $50. That's also the copay for a tonsilectomy, so your point is invalid.
As a conservative, I will have to say that was a really stupid comment. It's just another example of why politicians need to focus on running the country and the real issues like debt, trade, energy, ....ect
From out of the heart the mouth speaketh, Romney should know that it was no mistake, so much darkness when the GOP talks behind womens backs, are they meaning that if a women gets pregnant that she enjoyed it therefore it is legal or concentual? what uncaring monsters they are.
Melvin P, get real, a stupid comment by one politician does not constitute the overall objectives of either party and it sure as hell has nothing to do with Hitler. That's a strech if I have even seen one.
I think Melvin may have been referring to Hitler's views - say on abortion....which are sadly close to those of the Republican party.
Pretty much how the Republican Party feels...............especially the right wing Tea Party whackjobs.
Yes Akins, by all means, please "correct" your statement!!! I honestly believe that Akins believes, in his heart of hearts, that what he said was 100% accurate. Afterall, hadn't members of the medical profession so informed him? And just what medical profession/group was that "Crackpot Doctors of America"?
Is this just another one of those skeletons that lurks in the deep recesses of the Republican mind? Or is it isolated to just the Evangelical components who fervently believe that God will protect??
In either case, it is lunacy pure and simple.
same doctors that told Bachmann that vaccines cause retardation
This guy running for senate is not Romney! It's The economy - stupid!
The guys whole point left out that a woman was raped and she is a person who can make her own mind up.
It doesn't sound like he believes women are people.
I don't believe capecodmom is a real woman!
Nice try naz...
yes capecodmom romney believes women should stay home and bear children and keep house. romney"s religion one husband many wives bear children keep house. and dont work in public.women wear long sleeves long dresses similiar to muslim garb except they dont have to cover their head.
Mormons don't practice polygamy anymore unless they are an off shoot sect,and those are run by whack jobs,remember Warren Jeff's
Note to the US Military -
Obama detests You!
The latest Liberal lame proposal is the
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can earn for doing nothing. I should have a closet full of those medals!
Courageous restraint is where a soldier chooses not to use their weapon against
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don’t fire until fired upon and terrorist get a free hit when civilians are
present. A good terrorist never goes into battle without civilians as a human
shield. These terrorist are cowards hiding behind woman and children. To a
certain extent, the military became an equal opportunity jobs program complete
with affirmative action, and political correctness. Progressives disgusted by
the thought of a righteous military took revenge upon the ranks. They pushed
feminism, homosexuality, and the unfit into the military. If their people could
not achieve the established physical, mental and moral standards, then the
standards must be lowered or eliminated. Progressives openly professed how
“they loathed the military”. This Progressive dogma tainted many Generals and
subordinates. Thank God that Afghanistan is the last major foreign military
adventure of the United States of America. Recent murderous riots of Taliban
supporters in Afghanistan demonstrate our only way to fight these devils is
with high altitude carpet bombing. Why waste a bomb that is smarter than the
enemy? Slowly but surely, the majority of Americans realize a Moslem is not
worth our treasure and blood. We are slow learners, but after ten long and
torturous years accomplishing nothing in Afghanistan, the American People see
the Moslems there for who they are.
Note - Please give the incompetent Wesley Clark another star! I forgot, thank
god he is retired.
How not to wage a war with
Islamic Terrorist (Friends of Barack)
1.
Courageous Restraint - Don’t return fire until you are killed.
2. Don’t fire unless fired upon
3. If Muslim civilians are present,
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4.
US Military -Muslim meals on treads
5. Nation Building while they are
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6. A mosque is a free American killing
Zone
7. Feminize all your soldiers
8. Homos in the open
9.
Progressive civilian and military leadership
10. Affirmative action job program.
11. Never piss towards Mecca
12. No Bibles in a war zone or Walter
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13. Never ever fly the American Flag
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15. Never make your enemy
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16. While in the field of action, never
ever piss towards Mecca.
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19. Let NBC report on the war to
highlight our every mistake.
20. Put Liberals and Moderates in
Charge.
21. Never burn a Muslim Unholy book.
22. Barack always apologizes to
murderers of our soldiers.
23. Obama gave the Muslims a US Postage Stamp
24. Barry’s releases Islamic Terrorist
to Kill US Again.
25. Ceremoniously give
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I can see why you don't want to talk about the issue at hand, since you share Akin's misogynistic views.
No wonder there's such a huge gender gap - why would any sane woman vote for a Republican?
I think akins remark are not wise, but not the most important issue! It's the Economy, Stupid! NBC is a covert operative for Liberals.
Yep, when the relevant issue is uncomfortable for misogynistic teabaggers like Nazarite, the only option is to deflect the conversation.
And by "not wise", are you saying that it's unfortunate that Akin said out loud what most Republicans really think? After all, didn't the entire House GOP vote in favor of his bill redefining rape?
Post more stuff like this, please. It's very revealing - weird, but revealing. :)
Blah, Blah, Blah.................no one even reads your long winded crap.
Bye Bye GOP!!
nazarite how you gonna fix this one. romney wont fight for America at all. he will not pledge allegience to the American Flag. he doesnt believe in having a military to fight for America at all.his religion denies the right to fight for America.we are supposed to let the enemy have his way with us Americans.now what you leave us to vote for in november.
you are an idiot ! any American has the right to defend their country regardless of color, creed,religion,or sexual orientation,and even women if that is what they choose to do. My Dad proudly served in the U.S. military and retired after 22 years,he loved his country so much he re-enlisted 3 times,so please don't make it into a joke
A perfect story for DNC-NBC!
Romney is either ignorant of Ryan's intention to outlaw ALL abortions by declaring "personhood" at conception - which would also make some forms of contraception illegal - or he's being dishonest about the guy who'd be a heartbeat from the presidency.
jamie - you lie! Stop covering for the evil, inept Barack!
Oh, naz, no one else can be really considered really evil as long as there's a conservative around for comparison.
Typical conservative response to being called out, btw: 'Don't look at one of ours! Look over there at someone else!'
Nazawrong - you are on the wrong blog today. If you what to have an intelligent dialogue than please state your valid opinion. If not stop trying to egg people on. You don't like the President than please don't vote for him.
But at least be respectful of the office by calling him President Obama instead of "evil, inept Barack" nothing more than you would expect for President Bush or President Reagan.
@ Jamie - Romney voted FOR personhood he knows EXACTLY what Ryan is for. He is moon walking now...........I knew that Personhood would bite them in the ass.............now it is and it's only the begining of the fanaticaly BS and actions that have gone on over the last 4 years...............they are doomed.
Akin says he "misspoke".
Misspoke = Said what he really thinks and found out it's stupid.
akin represents akin! He is still better than mccuskie!
You LIBs are correct, you got it!!! The republicans hate everyone, republicans are not good people, they dont have friends and family, they hate America, they hate each other, they want dirty air, dirty water, they want kids with down syndrome to take care of themselfs, they want only millionaires to live the good life, they dont want anyone to be a success, they want the country they were born in to be destroyed, they are stupid. Yep, you got it, geeeeeezzeee, why couldn't I see that before? Thanks for helping me see the light.
Republicans LOVE the "pre-born" - but after birth?
No healthcare, no food, no shelter, no education.
And if a life of deprivation and ignorance turns the kid anti-social, there's always prison. Or "old sparky" - the conservative's post-birth version of abortion.
Right.....it's not hateful to value the zygotic product of rape and incest higher than a woman, but it is rather vile.
Too bad Akin said out loud what most Republicans think, eh? No wonder there's a huge gender gap.
How many of these republicans really believe what he said but are just sorry he said it? The GOP religious right wants laws to prohibit abortions in case of rape or incest. Many want it outlawed even to save the life of the mother.
Another idiot and another reason to vote for "NONE OF THE ABOVE" to take a quote from the movie "The Toy"
Romney has better watch his back. Ryan is capable of going off alone on zealot driven social issues. He is a disciple of Santorum. Remember him?
Some say that Akin's wife makes Akin look reasonable. One can only shudder at the thought of what that lunatic woman must be like.
Please stop picking on Mr. Akins. As a true republican he doesn't believe in science and firmly believes he can just invent facts as he feels like it. Lets see if the electorate backs him in November.
LIAR 42 - Why are you afraid of the righteous? You would rather have a muslim born in kenyan? Radical Islamic terrorists-Good, Christians -BAD! Obama's harvard yearbook states he was born in kenya. I really don't care where evil comes from!
And you're totally not an ignorant racist, right?
"Even a fool, when he is silent, is thought wise...." Proverbs 17:28
You are the gift that keeps on giving.
Keep talking.
Nazarite isn't even a very good troll.
akin is now of Huckabee's radio show!
Soon women will be dominating politics as the world develops more to their skillsets. Men had their chance and they blew it. Women dont need a condescending bible. They need respect, period.
Byebye Republicans.
mgrinder - you must like the Muslims treatment of women,forced rape, can't work outside the home, no contraceptives, treated like a dog. Leave the Bible out of your dribble.
macskill is part of the Obamantion and thus it does not matter about her sex. Unlike our many sub groups, I care what is best for the economy and prosperity of the nation. It's the economy, Stupid!
Let me rephrase: women dont need condescending religious nutcase books like the enslaving bible, the enslaving quran and the enslaving thora. Women need respect.
Nazarite where did you get your education - on line?
And you might want to read the Bible........I don't know what version you are reading.
mgrinder - Thank you! women do get respect in our country. Don't let the feminist and demoracts tell you otherwise. This is a perfect story to fire up a sub group, but means nothing in reality. No one will stop abortions, contraceptives, sandra flukes sex toys, etc.
Maybe not "uneducated", just home schooled by the American Taliban.
naz, Sandra Fluke sex toys, truly disgusting comment, get your noggin out of rush's behind. Good old trooper you.
Loser, care to back up that claim or is it more "I made it up so it has to be true"?
romney"s religion just like muslim religion except the garb. muslims wear sadari's and mormons wear long sleeves and long dresses.thay are not allowed to pledge allegience to the American Flag. not allowed to work in public. will not fight for America.only difference mormons have joseph smith. and the muslims have mohamed. these religions are NOT christian.
This is a perfect story by NBC-DNC!
It is perfect and it's a FACT.....................read and weep.
any story to futher the agenda of the Left!
Foxnews just reported this quote from Akin regarding Romney's rebuke...
" Oh yeah, well when is Romney going to release those tax returns?"
Romney is such a liar and hypocrite..............he AND Ryan support the Personhood bill. Get these nut jobs out of our lives.
pass - you can have all the abortions, orgies, contraceptives, rubbers, vibrators you choose. No one is not going to change anything. Should not a woman thinking of an abortion have both sides of the story? What is wrong with viewing an ultrasound? The feminists and Demorats get you all worked up over nothing!
I will ask you progressives to leave the Bible out of this Story! Don't speak of things you do not know, understand or believe. Call me all the names you choose!
It appears you are referring to the "forced vaginal ultrasound" debate in this statement / question.
Here's your answer - when you force a woman to do that against her will, it is called rape in all 50 states. That is what's wrong with it. If you deem this to be acceptable, I don't even know what to say to you on the matter.
And in all honesty, Nazi, your use of the non-word "Demorats" is just another indicator of your obvious hate and blind party loyalty, which you display with regularity.
It'd be better if you Christofascists left your sharia laws out of our secular government.
upset - You are the only one liking vaginal ultrasounds. One person, making one unthinking comment does not mean the sentiment is universal or acceptable.
naz, fact the bible is silent on abortion, and maybe sex toys, however, Song of Solomon pretty steamy. Don't thump the old bible routine about abortion, there is no reference, paragraph, phrase that discusses abortion, man-made up hype. Meanwhile none of your business what I do or not do with my body. As usual disgusting post.
Obama 2012
naz-I have a very good vocabulary and I cannot find the words to tell you how ignorant you are. I had a childhood friend, who at the age of 14 was gang raped by 5 males. She did not become impregnated, but she did become suicidal. She struggled for years, she got psychological therapy and after over 10 years of that therapy learned that what happened to her was not her fault. Those rapists were not caught because they first knocked her out, a severe hit to the temple, dragged her to an old basement apartment, tied her to the bed, blindfolded her and raped and sodomized her repeatedly. Was she being punished? Her "sin" was going to a local Mall to meet her friends for an afternoon movie. She was a practicing Catholic, but her church was not much help. The councilors at her Catholic high school pretty much told her to pray and forgive those monsters. I wonder if you know the bible at all. I have read your other offerings here and I feel sorry for you. I will not call you a name, I will only say that I think you have a very empty life and a soul that needs help, one that I am not sure even God can save.
you have to come to God before He can save you.