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Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain downplayed the controversy surrounding comments made by conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh at a campaign stop for Newt Gingrich on Tuesday, saying that he did not believe the comments would ultimately impact GOP chances in November.

"No, I don't think [his comments] hurt the party because Rush Limbaugh is not running for anything, so I don't think they hurt the party at all," Cain said, according to MSNBC.

Limbaugh drew heavy criticism for calling Sandra Fluke, a Georgetown Law student who testified in favor of government-subsidized contraception, a "slut" and a "prostitute."

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