Republicans: Making Racism work for them.

[dgibby]

In the bizarre world that defines the Republican Party, Joe Wilson (you lie!) is the new poster boy for fund raising.

Instead of being ashamed of his disrespectful, racist outburst, Wilson and his cronies have decided to use it for fund raising. For a mere $150.00, it is now possible to have one's picture taken with this "Son of Confederate Veterans".


WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party is using the newfound fame of the lawmaker who shouted "You lie!" at President Barack Obama to raise money for GOP candidates around the country.

Although party leaders initially called Rep. Joe Wilson's presidential insult disrespectful and unacceptable, fundraisers have apparently decided that his outburst can be an asset.

Wilson, a previously obscure South Carolina Republican, is slated to appear at a fundraiser next month for Tim Walberg, a former Michigan Republican congressman -- attendees can get a photo with Wilson for $150.

He also is soliciting money for statehouse Republicans in Virginia, and this week the GOP's national fund raising arm sent out a nationwide plea from Wilson asking conservatives to combat Democratic efforts to "spin and mislead the public" on health care reform.

more at link:http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/sep/26/wilson-a-star-is-born/


You just can't make this stuff up, folks!