Dozens of Republican leaders call on Trump to drop out after lewd comments [updated list]

After Trump’s comments from 2005 about grabbing womens’ genitals came to light on Friday, many Republicans have called on the GOP candidate to drop out, including major leaders in the Republican party and movement.

Here's a list of Republican leaders calling on Trump to step aside: https://t.co/xKcDpeYkV4

— Jeff Brady (@jeffbradynews) October 9, 2016

The current list of Republicans includes both those who previously endorsed Trump and those who did not (notated):

• Sen. John Thune (South Dakota): Third highest ranking Republican in the Senate
• Sen. Mark Kirk (Illinois)
• Sen. Ben Sasse (Nebraska)
• Sen. Deb Fischer (Nebraska): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Sen. Mike Crapo (Idaho): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (West Virginia)
• Sen. Dan Sullivan (Alaska): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska)
• Sen. Cory Gardner (Colorado): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Sen. Jeff Flake (Arizona)
• Rep. Martha Roby (Alabama): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Rep. Bradley Byrne (Alabama): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Sen. Mike Lee (Utah)
• Rep. Jason Chaffetz (Utah): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Rep. Mia Love (Utah)
• Rep. Chris Stewart (Utah): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Rep. Barbara Comstock (Virginia)
• Rep. Mike Coffman (Colorado)
• Rep. Charlie Dent (Pennsylvania)
• Rep. Patrick Meehan (Pennsylvania)
• Rep. Ann Wagner (Missouri): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Rep. Rodney Davis (Illinois): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Rep. Fred Upton (Michigan)
• Rep. Justin Amash (Michigan)
• Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (Nebraska)
• Rep. Frank LoBiondo (New Jersey)
• Rep Scott Garrett (New Jersey): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Gov. Dennis Daugaard (South Dakota): Withdrew previous endorsement
• Joe Heck, Senate Candidate (Nevada)
• Darryl Glenn, Senate Candidate (Colorado): Withdrew previous support
• Carly Fiorina
• George Pataki
• Jon Huntsman
• Hugh Hewitt, conservative radio talk show host, previous Trump backer
• Condoleeza Rice (as reported on Twitchy)

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In response to the dozens (and growing) list of Republicans calling for Trump to drop out, he responded:

The media and establishment want me out of the race so badly – I WILL NEVER DROP OUT OF THE RACE, WILL NEVER LET MY SUPPORTERS DOWN! #MAGA

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2016

Went full caps lock even.

We shall see.

*popcorn*