This is an absurd, but the fairly typical example of GOP snowflaking. It worked against Clinton when GOP strategists pretended that Clinton called ALL Republicans deplorable, and it could work here if Hansen allows it to work. She needs to hit back hard at this.
Middletown, DE – Reacting to published reports that Stephanie Hansen referred to Republicans living in the 10th District as “hateful” and uncaring, John Marino today called for the Hansen campaign to apologize to the over 10,000 people in the 10th District who identify as Republicans.
“This is outrageous,” said Marino. “This kind of rhetoric is why our nation is so divided today. For my opponent to label 10,000 residents of the 10th District as ‘hateful’ is beyond unhinged – it is damaging to our community. It raises questions as to whether my opponent is fit to serve.”
The eyewitness report on the website Blue Delaware also alleges that other elected Democrats spoke along the same lines, including Senate leaders Dave McBride and Nicole Poore.
“To discriminate against an entire section of the population just because they registered with a political party is downright crazy,” said Marino. “Everyday I encounter Democrats who are great people, many of which are longtime friends. They care very deeply about our area and our state, and sometimes we disagree on how best to improve. But as I knock on their doors, they are very cordial and engage in serious conversation about the issues of the day. Many have become strong supporters of our campaign. I would never describe them in the vile terms that my opponent described Republicans.
