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New Hampshire republican doubles down on his sexism
Even the republican woman he supports says this sort of statement is wrong.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025661825
Republican State Rep. Not Backing Down From Calling Congresswoman 'Ugly As Sin' And 'Drag Queen'
MANCHESTER, N.H. (MyFoxBoston.com) -- He's the state representative who infamously stated a Nazi phrase to the New Hampshire Speaker of the House in 2012, and now, Republican Steve Vaillancourt is calling Democratic Congresswoman Annie Kuster "ugly as sin," comparing her to a drag queen. Vaillancourt did not stop there, also saying Kuster's opponent, Republican State Representative Marilinda Garcia is "truly attractive."
http://crooksandliars.com/cltv/2014/10/republican-state-repnot-backing-down