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GOP Rep. Todd Akin Criticized For Rape Comment

Aug 20, 2012 (Morning Edition) — Missouri Congressman Todd Akin, who's challenging Democrat Claire McCaskill for a U.S. Senate seat, said it's "rare" for women to become pregnant when they are raped. The Romney campaign distanced itself from the remarks.

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