Republicans' Hispanic outreach effort hits a brick wall: Don Young

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Chair Of Hispanic Caucus: ‘Shame On Rep. Don Young’

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX) slammed Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on Friday for his recent remarks about hiring "wetbacks" at his father's ranch.

"Shame on Rep. Don Young," Hinojosa said in statement. "It is deeply disheartening that in 2013 we are forced to have a discussion about a member of Congress using such hateful words and racial slurs."

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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/chair-of-hispanic-caucus-shame-on-rep-don

Boehner: Young’s Comments Offensive, ‘Beneath The Dignity’ Of His Office

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) offered a sharply worded reprimand for Rep. Don Young on Friday, demanding the Alaska congressman apologize for using a racial epithet to characterize migrant workers.

“Congressman Young’s remarks were offensive and beneath the dignity of the office he holds," Boehner said in a statement. "I don’t care why he said it – there’s no excuse and it warrants an immediate apology.”

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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/boehner-youngs-comments-offensive-beneath-dignity-of-his

GOP rebranding update: 'wetbacks'
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/29/1197780/-GOP-rebranding-update-wetbacks

GOP Congressman Refuses To Apologize For Calling Latinos ‘Wetbacks’
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022582990

The Joys of The Republican Outreach Program
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/29/1197807/-The-Joys-of-The-Republican-Outreach-Program

[demosincebirth]

1. And these are the type of guys republicans elect to office. Kudos to Boehner. Never thought I'd

say that.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Boehner had no choice but to demand an apology.

The GOPers have been trying to do damage control with respect to how the Latino community views them (not well at all), and Young's remark was, shall we say, not helpful. So Boehner had to kick his butt for it.

[demosincebirth]

3. Usually they soft pedal something like that, but Boehner came out pretty strong. Again, Kudos.