Tuesday, February 26, 2008

GOP fears charges of racism, sexism

on Politico

The Republican National Committee has commissioned polling and focus groups to determine the boundaries of attacking a minority or female candidate, according to people involved. The secretive effort underscores the enormous risk senior GOP operatives see for a party often criticized for its insensitivity to minorities in campaigns dating back to the 1960s.

The RNC project is viewed as so sensitive that those involved in the work were reluctant to discuss the findings in detail. But one Republican strategist, who asked that his name be withheld to speak candidly, said the research shows the daunting and delicate task ahead.

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My comment:

Fear charges of racism and sexism? Why would it bother them now? Use'ta'be they wore those things like badges of honor. Have those time honored Right-wing family values and virtues suddenly become perceived as liabilities? Oh, my!

I guess attacking the candidates on the basis of actual issues would be a loosing proposition and they've ruled that out as an option?

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