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Talent: 'I'm totally ruling out' bid to replace Akin
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08/21/12 08:47 AM ET
Former Sen. Jim Talent said Tuesday that he would not seek the Republican nomination in Missouri's Senate race if current nominee Todd Akin decides to drop out.
Speculation had swirled that Talent could make a bid for his old job if Akin, under fire for controversial comments he made over the weekend claiming that a woman's body could prevent pregnancy in instances of "legitimate rape," heeded calls from national Republicans and dropped out of the race.
"I'm totally ruling it out," Talent told The Associated Press.
Akin seems increasingly unlikely to exit the race, however, releasing a new ad Tuesday morning asking for voters' forgiveness.
"I used the wrong words in the wrong way, and for that, I apologize," Akin said. “As the father of two daughters, I want tough justice for predators. I have a compassionate heart for the victims of sexual assault. I pray for them.”
Under Missouri law, the congressman has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to exit the race.
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