Romney: Democratic attacks tying me to Todd Akin are "sad"

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said Sunday that Democratic efforts to tie him to Rep. Todd Akin’s (R-Mo.) controversial comments are “sad” and he reiterated that he adamantly disagrees with the congressman’s recent remarks about rape and pregnancy.

“With all the issues America faces, for the Obama campaign to stoop to such a low level — they understand and they are are wise enough to understand that people like myself — who have asked Todd Akin to get out of the race — are doing so because we vehemently disagree with what he said. And believe it hurts our party and I think is damaging to women.”