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And republicans are scrambling to contain the damage. in an interview with a st. louis tv station, akin was asked whether he supports an abortion exception in the case of rape. this is how he answered. >> it seems to me first of all from what i understand from doctors, thats really rare. if its a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. lets assume that maybe that didnt work or something. i think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to ...

This statement will affect him from effectivery very much senting our party in this election. gop ticket, mitt romney and paul ryan distancing themselves from representative akin. martha: the clock is ticking on this situation. steve, thank you very much. >> reporter: you bet. bill: we have a new apology from a congressman under fire for swimming naked in the sea of galleon a trip to israel. kevin yoder on a fact-finding trip with republican house members last august a year ago. after dinner and...