When a huge part of a candidate's platform is he stands against abortion with no exceptions ,unlike his opponent who supports abortion ,in a state where for the Religious Right this is a VERY big issue there is NO WAY he is going to admit it after being found out he PAID for an abortion
I think he'd have been better off by givinga press conference and pulling a Jimmy Swaggart, saying in tears,I have sinned and repent my sins yada yada. Even better if his wife and son Christian are onstage crying and hugging him..
but thats just my opinion