From the AP.

Clemson University political scientist Dave Woodard:

''He's toast. I think it's going to be really hard for him to overcome this in South Carolina.''

Christian Coalition of America president Roberta Combs:

''I'm a bit surprised that he would make that comment because, in a Republican primary, you're going to need the evangelical vote."

Alexia Newman, a state Republican Party first vice chairwoman who runs the Carolina Pregnancy Center:

''I don't understand how he can be for public funding of abortion. He has told people he's pro-life."