Rep. Todd Akin 's comments could dash GOP Senate hopes , impact presidential race . Mitt Romney and other GOP leaders raced to denounce Akin 's comments . Democrats use the comments to stoke `` war on women '' campaign rhetoric . Comment:
Rep. Todd Akin 's comments could dash GOP Senate hopes , impact presidential race . Mitt Romney and other GOP leaders raced to denounce Akin 's comments . Democrats use the comments to stoke `` war on women '' campaign rhetoric . If Akin stays in the race he could further damage the GOP , strategists say .