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Donald Trump is under fire after a video from 2005 surfaced in which he can be heard making lewd comments about women.

Republicans across the countryhave condemned Donald Trump's comments about womenfollowing the release of a 2005 tape that shows the real estate mogul speaking in graphic terms about groping women. Some are going further, whether it'spulling their support or, in some cases, calling on Trump to step aside, including a few who never backed the GOP nominee to begin with.

Here's a look at some of the many prominent Republicans speaking out:

"Enough! Donald Trump should not be President," the former Secretary of State said in a Facebook posting late Saturday, "He should withdraw."

Rice did not endorse Hillary Clinton, however, saying on that "as a Republican, I hope to support someone who has the dignity and stature to run for the highest office in the greatest democracy on earth."

The Clinton camp has been courting potential Republican supporters for months, especially in the foreign policy arena, and Rice has been considered a major target.

In addition to my well known differences with Donald Trump on public policy issues, I have raised questions about his character after his comments on Prisoners of War, the Khan Gold Star family, Judge Curiel and earlier inappropriate comments about women. Just this week, he made outrageous statements about the innocent men in the Central Park Five case.

As I said yesterday, there are no excuses for Donald Trumps offensive and demeaning comments in the justreleased video;no woman should ever be victimized by this kind of inappropriate behavior. He alone bears the burden of his conduct and alone should suffer the consequences.

I havewanted to support the candidate our party nominated.He was not my choice, butas a past nominee, I thought it importantIrespect the fact that Donald Trump won a majority of the delegates by the rules our party set.I thought I owed his supporters that deference.

But Donald Trumps behavior this week, concluding with the disclosure of hisdemeaning commentsabout women and his boasts about sexual assaults, make it impossible to continueto offer even conditionalsupportforhis candidacy. Cindy, with her strong background in human rights and respect for women fully agrees with me in this.

Cindy and I will not vote for Donald Trump. I have never voted for a Democratic presidential candidate and we will not vote for Hillary Clinton. We will write in the name of some good conservative Republican who is qualified to be President.

I believe any candidate for President of the United States should campaign with common ethical and moral values and decency. I accept that none of us are perfect. However, I can no longer look past this pattern of behavior and inappropriate comments from Donald Trump. Therefore, I cannot, in good conscience, continue to support him nor can I vote for Hillary Clinton," Heck said at a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday.I believe our only option is to formally ask Mr. Trump to step down and allow Republicans the opportunity to elect someone who will provide us with the strong leadership so desperately needed and one that Americans deserve."

Fiorina, who lost to Trump in the Republican primaries, said the Republican National Committee should replace Trump with Mike Pence."Donald Trump does not represent me or my party," Fiorina said in a Facebook post. "I understand the responsibility of Republicans to support their nominee. Our nominee has weighty responsibilities as well. Donald Trump has manifestly failed in these responsibilities."

"In a campaign cycle that has been nothing but a race to the bottom at such a critical moment for our nation and with so many who have tried to be respectful of a record primary vote, the time has come for Governor Pence to lead the ticket," Huntsman toldThe Salt Lake Tribune.

In an interview with Utah'sFox 13 News, Chaffetz said:Im out. I can no longer in good conscience endorse this person for president. It is some of the most abhorrent and offensive comments that you can possibly imagine,

Asked about the prospect of Trump withdrawing, Chaffetz added:"I wished Mike Pence was at the top of the ticket and we're going to have to figure that out at the in the coming days and weeks, but it is tragic the way it is right now."

The senator said in a statement:As a woman, a mother, and a grandmother to three young girls, I am deeply offended by Mr. Trump's remarks, and there is no excuse for the disgustingand demeaning language. Women have worked hard to gain the dignity and respect we deserve.The appropriate next step may be for him to reexamine his candidacy."

In a Facebook post, Love wrote: "For the good of the party, and the country, he should step aside. I will not vote for Hillary Clinton who has her own trouble with the truth, has a major integrity deficit and seems to hold a disdain for hard-working Americans. With such uncertainty the role of Congress as a check and balance to the executive branch is more important than ever. It is vital for Republicans to maintain leadership of the House and for me to continue to represent and raise Utahs voice in Washington."

On Friday night, hecalled on Trump to step down immediately and hand the nomination to Pence.

Trump, meanwhile, has no plans to withdraw,tellingThe Washington Post: "Id never withdraw. Ive never withdrawn in my life ... No, Im not quitting this race. I have tremendous support.

Trump sayshe plans to take part inSunday's debate against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.It is unclear how, or if, Trump could withdraw even if he were inclined.States have already already printed ballots with Trump's name on them, and some have begun early voting.

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