Reince Priebus seeks to broaden GOP base by doubling down on opposition to marriage equality

So much for the kinder, gentler GOP that’s working to broaden its appeal beyond its rather un-diverse base.

Twenty-four hours after the Supreme Court announced it would not consider appeals of lower court rulings legalizing same-sex marriage in five states, effectively paving the way for couples to marry in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, Colorado, and Wisconsin, the head of the Republican National Committee warned that these unions could undermine American society.

Appearing on MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown on Tuesday, Reince Priebus reiterated the GOP’s support for a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, before arguing that social conservatives like David Lane and Tony Perkins are “right to be concerned about what’s happened here in this country over the last couple of years.” Preibus also seemed to support Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) push to introduce a constitutional amendment prohibiting the federal government from changing state marriage laws.

I really really hope Republicans continue to oppose marriage equality, a woman’s right to choose, and voting rights, because those issues are sure to continue to narrow their base and make them less and less relevant as a national party.

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