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Todd Akin on the The Jaco Report August 19, 2012 By Michael O'Brien, NBC News Updated 5:18 p.m. — A Republican Senate nominee found himself in hot water on Sunday for suggesting that instances of "legitimate rape" rarely results in pregnancy. Rep. Todd Akin, a Republican who's locked in a hard-fought campaign in Missouri to unseat Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, was answering a question regarding his position on abortion rights in instances when a woman is a victim of rape. "People always want to make it into one of those things — well, how do you slice this particularly tough ethical question," Akin said in an interview on KTVI-TV, video of which was circulated by the Democratic super PAC American Bridge. Advertise \| AdChoices “First of all, from what I understand from doctors, [pregnancy from rape] is really rare. If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down," Akin said. Regarding his opinion on whether to allow for an abortion in such instances, Akin added: “But let’s assume that maybe that didn’t work or something. I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be on the rapist and not attacking the child.” Akin's comments had an almost immediate impact on Missouri's Senate race. McCaskill wrote on Twitter: Claire McCaskill ? @clairecmc As a woman & former prosecutor who handled 100s of rape cases,I'm stunned by Rep Akin's comments about victims this AM bit.ly/NahiHz 19 Aug 12 ReplyRetweetFavorite In a statement, Akin said that he had misspoken. "In reviewing my off-the-cuff remarks, it's clear that I misspoke in this interview and it does not reflect the deep empathy I hold for the thousands of women who are raped and abused every year," he said. Akin emerged earlier this month from a tough three-way primary in Missouri, where he rallied social conservatives behind his candidacy. Democrats actually spent during that primary to help Akin win, viewing the six-term congressman as a less formidable challenger in the general election. McCaskill, who was first elected in 2006, has become a top target for Republicans this fall, given President Barack Obama's unpopularity in the state and successive statewide victories for the GOP. Republicans need a net gain of four seats this fall in order to take over the Senate in the next Congress, and Democrats must defend 23 seats this fall. But unexpected Republican retirements and races that have become more competitive than expected have boosted Democratic hopes of maintaining their majority. 953 commentsJoin the discussion Explore related topics: capitol-hill, decision-2012, first-read, mo, claire-mccaskill, todd-akin New! Share what you're reading & see what your friends are viewing Allow What's this? More from NBCNews.com First Thoughts: It's not an even race - Obama's ahead Paul Ryan releases 2 years of tax returns Obama, Romney teams trade blame for negative bent in campaign Paul Ryan weighs in on Middle East policy First Thoughts: McCaskill to get her challenger From around the web 5 “Hidden” Obamacare Taxes That Will Crush The Middle Class (Money Morning) Kimberley A. Strassel: Why Romney Chose Ryan (WSJ.com) Surprise: Romney Is Betraying the Tea Party (The Atlantic) Thomas Edison Did Not Invent The Lightbulb (and Other Things You Should Know) (Qualcomm Spark) $100,000 income: No big deal anymore (Bankrate.com) [what's this]