From what I understand from doctors, (pregnancy) is really rare ... If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.

U.S. Senate nominee Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who said he opposes all abortions -- even in cases of rape -- during a TV interview this past weekend. His comment, which he later apologized for, sparked outrage nationwide and led to calls from his own party for him to drop out of the race.

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U.S. Senate nominee Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who said he opposes all abortions -- even in cases of rape -- during a TV interview this past weekend. His comment, which he later apologized for, sparked outrage nationwide and led to calls from his own party for him to drop out of the race.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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