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President Obama was met with cheers last night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno when he said in regard to Mourdock’s comment: “This is exactly why you don’t want a bunch of politicians, mostly male, making decisions about women’s healthcare.”

The President has taken a very clear position on abortion and women’s healthcare, which has given him an edge against Gov. Mitt Romney with female voters, until recently. 

According to a recent AP poll Romney has essentially negated Obama’s 16-point lead with women voters.

Despite Mourdock’s controversial comments on rape and abortion, Romney still officially endorses the GOP candidate and continues to run ads supporting his nomination. 

"Gov. Romney disagrees with Richard Mourdock's comments, and they do not reflect his views," Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said.

Yet Romney has not withdrawn his support for the Republican nominee. 

On Thursday in Ohio Romney dodged reporters’ questions about Mourdock and in particular questions about his endorsements for the GOP senate nominee. 

Democrats are jumping on the opportunity to paint Romney as a presidential candidate who is out of touch with female voters because of his support for Mourdock. 

Mourdock said Wednesday that he stands by his comments, but insists Democrats have twisted his words. 

"I believe life is precious," Mourdock said. "But certainly I did not mean to suggest that God wants rape, that God pushes people to rape, that God wants to support or condone evil in any way." 

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