The GOP’s Post-Election Outreach Hits Some Speed Bumps

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The GOP’s Post-Election Outreach Hits Some Speed Bumps

David Taintor

The GOP’s push for inclusivity suffered some setbacks this week.

Earlier this month, the Republican National Committee released its 2012 election post-mortem, conceding that the GOP must do more to reach out to minority communities. The RNC even pledged $10 million to the effort.

Asked at a press conference how the GOP can bring gays and women into the GOP fold, RNC Chair Reince Priebus said the key is to treat people with respect. “I think it’s about dignity and respect, that nobody deserves to have their dignity diminished, or people don’t deserve to be disrespected,” Priebus said on March 18, the day the RNC released its report.

But less than two weeks since then, it has become clear that not everyone in the party is on board with the GOP’s new message of inclusivity. Here’s a rundown of the speed bumps the GOP has encountered this week on its way toward a more tolerant party.

Ben Carson Rails Against Gays

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RNC Official Calls Homosexuals ‘Filthy’

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Congressman Reminisces About ‘Wetbacks’

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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/03/gop-minority-outreach-setbacks.php

Ben Carson On Comparing Gays To Pedophiles: Sorry ‘If I Offended Anyone’
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/ben-carson-on-comparing-gays-to-pedophiles-sorry

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1. See also - McCrory eliminates Latino outreach office (R - NC Governor)

McCrory eliminates Latino outreach office

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014439011

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2. Geez, they're not even pretending to try. n/t

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3. can you say the star trek alternative universe? you can't fake being inclusive.

they will always be the bad spock + kirk.

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4. Keep em coming ReTHUGs