Colorado GOP challenger refuses to apologize for referring to Black candidates as 'chimps'

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

A long-shot Republican candidate for Colorado state house refuses to apologize for referring to two Black opponents as "chimps."

After the American Federation of Teachers endorsed her and two other statehouse candidates, Democratic state Rep. Meg Froelich thanked the organization on Twitter and highlighted her fellow endorsees, state Sen. Julie Gonzales, House District 6 candidate Elisabeth Epps and state Rep. Jennifer Bacon, reported KDVR-TV.

“Wow! I get to be with these champs? Made my day!" Froelich tweeted. "Thanks @coloradoaft.”

But her opponent, Republican candidate Marla Fernandez, responded with a racist remark. “Did you say chimps?” Fernandez tweeted, accompanied by a smiley-face emoji. “Sorry must be my dyslexia.”

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/colorado-gop-challenger-refuses-to-apologize-for-referring-to-black-candidates-as-chimps/ar-AA11BAN2?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=67c7bca4354d49a8a32f92ae373c7db6

The Republicans continue to embrace racism.

[gratuitous]

1. Let me guess

This low-rent back-bencher was appropriately overcome by the vapors when President Biden referred to her as semi-fascist, right? Or, Fernandez will claim that she had no idea that any of them were Black. Because she doesn't see color, see?

[LW1977]

2. This is who they are..

Racist fascist scum!

[Chainfire]

7. It is who they have always been. The difference today is that they are not ashamed of it.

[Brainfodder]

3. Someone tried to push it, real slick, but minor compared to what I was expecting!

[RAB910]

4. The GOP are racist anti-American scum

I expect nothing less from the candidates they run for office

[pwb]

5. This guy is why they should allow

punching in the face.

[MagickMuffin]

6. Her not backing down because she is Hispanic

Like that makes a difference to be a racist. I suppose she doesn’t mind racial slurs hurled her way.