Ouch: Romney Rebukes GOP Candidate For Defending Life

(National Review) Asked about abortion in cases of rape, Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said, “I struggled with it myself for a long time, but I came to realize life is that gift from God.”

Now, after the debate, Mourdock said in a statement, “God creates life, and that was my point. God does not want rape, and by no means was I suggesting that He does. Rape is a horrible thing, and for anyone to twist my words otherwise is absurd and sick.”

Mourdock’s comments have already become national-ticket news: BuzzFeed reports that Romney spokesperson Andrea Saul e-mailed, “Governor Romney disagrees with Richard Mourdock’s comments, and they do not reflect his views” and that “Saul did not respond when asked if Romney continues to endorse Mourdock.” Keep Reading RELATED STORIES