True conservatives believe rape is a crime. They don't believe "it's not the criminal's fault" B.S. that Akin talked about. True pro-lifers believe that you can't punish the baby for the actions of the father. Not that babies are a punishment to the mother. (which incidentally is how Obama has talked about it). What he
Actually said was not conservative. (Plus, how many conservatives take $1.5 or $2 million from Democrats)
Plus, he's not that dumb, he knew what he was saying was going to hurt Republicans anyway. He got what he wanted. His statement on Romney was tantamount to an endorsement of Obama.
Okay, he beat the conservatives in the primary, fair and square, but now he's become a liability.