Candidate Todd Akin apologizes for 'legitimate rape' comment Missouri Rep. Todd Akin apologized Monday for his televised comments that women's bodies are able to prevent pregnancies in "a legitimate rape" situation, but he refused to heed calls to abandon his bid for the Senate. Todd Akin Piers Morgan Interview Fail: Embattled Senate Candidate Bails On CNN Host Missouri Congressman Todd Akin reportedly bailed on a planned interview with Piers Morgan on Monday evening. Todd Akin: 'I have not yet begun to fight' ST. LOUIS, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Todd Akin defied increasing Republican demands he quit his Senate race, quoting a Revolutionary War hero who said, "I have not yet begun to fight." Todd Akin Tied With Claire McCaskill After Rape Comments, Poll Shows WASHINGTON -- Todd Akin was effectively tied with Sen. Claire McCaskill, 44 percent to 43 percent, in a poll released Monday night by the Democratic firm Publicy Policy Polling. That's little different than PPP's last poll in May, which found Akin leading 45 percent to 44 percent. Todd Akin: Piers Morgan interviews empty chair after Missouri Congressman ditches interview CNN's Morgan is only the latest to pile on the Republican candidate for US Senate after he told a local TV interviewer over the weekend that he in cases of 'legitimate rape,' most women can't get pregnant. Akin under pressure to quit Senate race If U.S. Rep. Todd Akin doesn't step down by 5 p.m., he could still do so by Sept. 25 but would first need to seek a court order. Remarks by Missouri Rep. Todd Akin Sparks Political Uproar for GOP Watch Video | Listen to the Audio GWEN IFILL: A controversial remark from a Senate candidate dominated politics today, with both President Obama and Mitt Romney weighing in and taking other jabs as well. JAY CARNEY , White House: Surprise guest here. GWEN IFILL: President Obama, who has been pinning his reelection hopes on women voters, took advantage today of controversial remarks made by a ... Todd Akin defies calls to withdraw from Mo. Senate race Defying a deluge of criticism and calls from fellow Republicans to withdraw, Rep. Todd Akin remains in Missouri's U.S. Senate race and appears to have no plan to withdraw. Todd Akin's deep beliefs and loyal base are hurdle for GOP establishment calls to quit U.S. Rep. Todd Akin doesn't change course easily. Akin Fights to Save Senate Bid After Rape Remark Pressure mounted on Rep.Todd Akin to quit his Missouri Senate race today despite his repeated refusals to step down over his incendiary comments about rape.
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