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I read this woman's article, and had a glance in the rear view mirror of our American nation-
What happened to the kinder, gentler GOP that– at least for a few short weeks– thought it should be nicer to Latinos so maybe a few of them will vote Republican in 2014 and 2016. In February, House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor gave an outline of the new GOP. From the Washington Examiner…
"Cantor announced that House Republicans would begin pushing proposals dealing with education, health care, immigration and job growth, including student aid that would make college more affordable, flexible employment schedules in the private sector and job training for a changing workforce."
So much, for that.
On Rachel Maddow’s blog (date ?), Steve Benen called the Republican rebranding an epic failure.
And four months after its unveiling, the RNC’s “rebranding” campaign hasn’t just died a natural death; it has suffered a Rasputin-like fate, having been stabbed, poisoned, beaten, shot, and drowned.
Consider some of the headlines from the last few weeks: Republicans intend to kill immigration reform; intensify their war against reproductive rights, and vote for the 38th time to repeal all or part of the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”).
Prominent party officials are dealing with controversies related to racism and rape rhetoric, while the party becomes increasingly invested in the idea that it can thrive by focusing almost exclusively on white voters.
Sweeping efforts intended to block Americans’ voting rights are unfolding at a breakneck pace.
Sarah Palin and Liz Cheney are eyeing Senate campaigns, while Rick Perry is eyeing the White House.
Birthers are being honored by Republican lawmakers, Glenn Beck is influencing members of Congress, and Tea Partiers are rallying on Capitol Hill.
Meet the new Republican Party; it looks an awful lot like the old Republican Party. Rebranding isn’t a failure; it’s a punch-line to an unfortunate joke.
[Emphasis added.]
So, has the GOP given up on reaching out to Latinos and resigned itself to being the white man’s party?
- Pamela Powers Hannley
November 2014
http://tucson-progressive.com/2014/...-july-2013-when-boehner-gop-failed-to-govern/
What happened to the kinder, gentler GOP that– at least for a few short weeks– thought it should be nicer to Latinos so maybe a few of them will vote Republican in 2014 and 2016. In February, House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor gave an outline of the new GOP. From the Washington Examiner…
"Cantor announced that House Republicans would begin pushing proposals dealing with education, health care, immigration and job growth, including student aid that would make college more affordable, flexible employment schedules in the private sector and job training for a changing workforce."
So much, for that.
On Rachel Maddow’s blog (date ?), Steve Benen called the Republican rebranding an epic failure.
And four months after its unveiling, the RNC’s “rebranding” campaign hasn’t just died a natural death; it has suffered a Rasputin-like fate, having been stabbed, poisoned, beaten, shot, and drowned.
Consider some of the headlines from the last few weeks: Republicans intend to kill immigration reform; intensify their war against reproductive rights, and vote for the 38th time to repeal all or part of the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”).
Prominent party officials are dealing with controversies related to racism and rape rhetoric, while the party becomes increasingly invested in the idea that it can thrive by focusing almost exclusively on white voters.
Sweeping efforts intended to block Americans’ voting rights are unfolding at a breakneck pace.
Sarah Palin and Liz Cheney are eyeing Senate campaigns, while Rick Perry is eyeing the White House.
Birthers are being honored by Republican lawmakers, Glenn Beck is influencing members of Congress, and Tea Partiers are rallying on Capitol Hill.
Meet the new Republican Party; it looks an awful lot like the old Republican Party. Rebranding isn’t a failure; it’s a punch-line to an unfortunate joke.
[Emphasis added.]
So, has the GOP given up on reaching out to Latinos and resigned itself to being the white man’s party?
- Pamela Powers Hannley
November 2014
http://tucson-progressive.com/2014/...-july-2013-when-boehner-gop-failed-to-govern/
