Congressman Todd Akin will not be stepping down

Todd Akin has decided not to bow out of the Senate race in Missouri even though his party asked him to after he made controversial comments about women’s pregnancy and rape.

Akin, a Republican congressman believes that people over-reacted and therefore refuses to step aside. Republicans worry that this may cause long-term damage to their campaign to win control of the US senate.

 Akin’s comments about “legitimate rape” have caused outrage, shock and fury worldwide, however he did release a TV ad asking for forgiveness.

The congressman believes that by not stepping down that he is going to strengthen the country. He has stated that he had done nothing morally or ethically wrong as some people in politics do.

However, Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate believes that Akin should stand aside because of his offensive and wrong comments.