Under-fire Akin refuses to quit Senate race

Republican Representative Todd Akin left open the possibility that he might drop out of the Missouri Senate race last night, continued to defy “party bosses” who want him to quit after controversial comments on rape and abortion.

“I’m never going to say everything that could possibly happen. I don’t know the future,” Akin said, opening the door to a possible exit from the race.

Akin apologised in multiple television interviews yesterday for his comments on Sunday, but said he intended to remain in the race to promote his anti-abortion beliefs and to respect the wishes of Missouri voters.