Romney distances himself from Mourdock's rape, pregnancy comments

Updated: Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012, 9:32 AM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012, 9:32 AM EDT

TOM LoBIANCO | Associated Press

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) - A spokeswoman for Mitt Romney says the GOP presidential hopeful disagrees with comments made by Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock about rape and pregnancy.

During a debate Tuesday in Indiana, Mourdock said when a woman becomes pregnant during a rape, "that's something God intended."

His comments quickly drew criticism from Democrats, including challenger Joe Donnelly, who is locked in a tight race with Mourdock.

Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said Tuesday in an email to The Associated Press that Mourdock's comments "do not reflect" Romney's views.

Mourdock's comments come a day after a new ad featuring Romney giving his support for the GOP candidate started airing. It was the latest effort by both parties to break open the Senate race.

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Romney distances himself from Mourdock's rape, pregnancy comments

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