Sen. Luther Strange Luther Johnson StrangeSessions hits back at Trump days ahead of Alabama Senate runoff The biggest political upsets of the decade State 'certificate of need' laws need to go MORE (R-Ala.) on Monday likened Roy Moore, his opponent in the Alabama Senate race, to former Missouri Rep. Todd Akin.

"There are a lot of people that think my opponent would be a Todd Akin, an anchor around the neck of the party for the next couple years," Strange said in an interview with the Washington Examiner.

"I have to say, knowing him, that's probably a valid concern — it really is."

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Akin, a Republican, sparked controversy in 2012 for his comments on rape.

If it's "legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down," Akin said at the time.

He lost his Senate bid to Sen. Claire McCaskill Claire Conner McCaskillMomentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Democratic-linked group runs ads in Kansas GOP Senate primary Trump mocked for low attendance at rally MORE (D-Mo.) after his remarks gained national attention.

Strange, who is backed by President Trump, also told the Examiner that Moore has a "Democrat record" on the Alabama Supreme Court.

"He's got the liberal record in terms of rule of law," Strange said.

"It's really ironic that some conservatives are siding with my opponent, who really has no conservative accomplishments. What has he actually done for the conservative movement?"

Trump during a radio interview Monday said a GOP primary win by Moore would open the door to a Democratic general election win.

“Ray will have a hard time. If Luther wins, the Democrats will hardly fight. If Ray wins, [Democrats] will pour in $30 million," he said, repeatedly referring to Moore by the wrong name.

He reiterated that Moore will have a hard time getting elected against a Democrat.

"Against Luther they won't even fight," he said.

The primary is in its final hours as voters get ready to head to the polls Tuesday. The general election is Dec. 12.