{"id":5629,"date":"2009-02-12T17:59:28","date_gmt":"2009-02-12T22:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sepiamutiny.com?p=5629"},"modified":"2009-02-12T15:06:07","modified_gmt":"2009-02-12T20:06:07","slug":"the_gop_to_piyu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sepiamutiny.com\/blog\/2009\/02\/12\/the_gop_to_piyu\/","title":{"rendered":"The GOP to Piyush back against Obama"},"content":{"rendered":"

This ain’t yo daddy’s GOP no more. Not only is the Chair of the RNC a black man (Michael Steele<\/a>, who owes his victory to the majority-minority terroritories <\/a>of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Marianas and American Samoa) but Jindal is the new televised face of the party, set to issue its rebuttal to Obama: <\/a><\/p>\n\n

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, widely seen as a potential 2012 GOP presidential contender, will deliver the Republican response following President Obama’s nationally televised Address to the Nation on Feb. 24, Republican congressional leaders announced in a joint statement today. [Link<\/a>]<\/blockquote>\n\n

Has the GOP decided to embrace multiculturalism as a demographic necessity? Was 2008 the last year that contenders for the top RNC spot will send out CDs of such chart topping hits as “Barack the Magic Negro<\/a>,” and “The Star Spanglish Banner<\/a>“?<\/p>\n\n

Not exactly. Nativists remain both a significant constituency within the party and a significant source of amusement for those of us outside of it, offering insights like:<\/p>\n\n

“Diversity can be good in moderation — if what is being brought in is desirable. Most Americans don’t mind a little ethnic food, some Asian math whizzes, or a few Mariachi dancers — as long as these trends do not overwhelm the dominant culture.” [Link<\/a>]<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Despite their persistence, the nativists are unlikely to be a significant stumbling point for Jindal. Although he’s got a bit of a tan, he’s assimilationist’s wet dream, an all American guy named Bobby, whose youngest child is named “Slade Ryan” (no joke). <\/p>\n\n

More importantly, he’s exactly what the rest of the party is looking for: a governor, a social and fiscal conservative<\/a>, a staunch Christian, and somebody who claims to stand for increased transparency (except for his office, which is exempt<\/a>). He has Palin’s virtues — he’s a young, conservative, state level politician — but he’s also articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy<\/a>, a storybook candidate. <\/p>\n\n

Lastly, it doesn’t hurt that the party is desperate, with just five red states left<\/a>, all of which are low population. At this point, they’re willing to try something new, especially if it’s old wine in a new bottle. Whether Steele and Jindal represent long term change in the party’s thinking, or just drunken college experimentation, will depend on how well they take advantage of this opportunity. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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