Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Smith said
another GOP Senate candidate's incendiary remarks on abortion
and rape do not "reflect the pro-life community's beliefs."
Smith, who is anti-abortion, joined the growing chorus of
Republican politicians swiftly distancing themselves from
Missouri U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, who when asked about his
opposition to abortion even in cases of rape, said women's
bodies have ways to prevent pregnancy "if it's a legitimate
rape."  His answer went viral and set off a firestorm of
opposition. Some Republicans called for him to suspend his
campaign. The national Senate campaign arm and a powerful
outside group said it was cutting off funding and resources.
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan each strongly denounced the remarks.
And President Barack Obama was asked for his reaction as the
first question at a rare White House news briefing.  Smith's
campaign, when asked by The Morning Call about Akin's remarks,
did not weigh in on whether Akin should continue his Senate run,
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