Nearly three in four Republicans think their party and its officials should stand by Donald Trump amid scandal over an 11 year-old tape leaked Friday showcasing the GOP nominee engaging in lewd talk.

The poll, conducted by Politico/Morning Consult, was conducted entirely on Saturday after the damaging recording had stirred a media frenzy.

“I said it, I was wrong and I apologize … I’ve said some foolish things.”

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The survey found roughly 45 percent of all voters, including Democrats, think the Republican Party should stick with Trump.

Although 70 percent of Democrats favor Trump ending his presidential bid, the sentiment was shared by just 12 percent of Republicans.

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The intact strong core of support for Trump among the party rank and file displays a possible disconnect with the elites and elected officials of the party.

After the video surfaced of Trump making vulgar remarks about women, at least 34 high-profile Republicans have either withdrawn their support from Trump or decided against supporting him, according to a list gathered Saturday evening by the Washington Examiner.

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In addition, at least 18 high-profile Republicans issued statements publicly condemning Trump’s words without rescinding their support for the nominee, according to a list compiled by The Guardian.

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Sen. Kelly Ayotte, who is in the midst of waging a re-election bid in a tight race, previously stated that she would vote for Trump, without officially endorsing him. But on Saturday, Ayotte withdrew her pledge to vote for her party’s nominee.

“I wanted to be able to support my party’s nominee, chosen by the people because I feel strongly that we need a change in direction for our country,” Ayotte said in a statement. “However, I’m a mom and an American first, and I cannot and will not support a candidate for president who brags about degrading and assaulting women. I will not be voting for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton and instead will be writing in Gov. Mike Pence for president on Election Day.”

Nevada Rep. Joe Heck, who is similarly locked in a tight battle for a Senate seat, also distanced himself from the GOP nominee, saying, “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 [sic] 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.”

Other high-profile Republicans who have distanced themselves from Trump since Friday include 2008 GOP nominee Sen. John McCain from Arizona, third-ranking Senate Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, and House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah.

Several other high-profile Republicans condemned Trump’s comments — but refrained from withdrawing their support.

“As a husband and father, I was offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump in the 11-year-old video released yesterday. I do not condone his remarks and cannot defend them,” Trump’s running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, said in a statement. “I am grateful that he has expressed remorse and apologized to the American people. We pray for his family and look forward to the opportunity he has to show what is in his heart when he goes before the nation tomorrow night.”

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan also stopped short of pulling his support, saying, “I am sickened by what I heard today. Women are to be championed and revered, not objectified. I hope Mr. Trump treats this situation with the seriousness it deserves and works to demonstrate to the country that he has greater respect for women than this clip suggests.”

Other Republicans who have rejected Trump’s remarks but have not rescinded their support include Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and former primary rivals Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

Trump issued an apology Saturday.

“I said it, I was wrong and I apologize,” Trump said in a video statement. “I’ve said some foolish things, but there’s a big difference between the words and actions of other people. Bill Clinton has actually abused women and Hillary has bullied, attacked, shamed, and intimidated his victims.”

Trump and Clinton will participate in their second presidential debate Sunday night at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.