Politics & Government
Congressman Steve King Says Republicans Don't Have to Rebrand the GOP
Iowa Congressman Steve King said he won his 4th District Election by talking about his conservative stance on same-sex marriage, immigration and abortion.

While some Republicans say they need to move to the middle on social issues to win elections, Iowa Congressman Steve King told supporters that he is living proof that conservatives can win, according to a blog on the Des Moines Register.
King said that's how he beat Christie Vilsack for the 4th District seat
"And I did it not by only talking about the economy, but also by talking about social issues—abortion, illegal immigration, and gay marriage. And I’ll keep on doing it, because it’s what I believe in and why I answered the call to serve my country," King's email said.
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Republicans who favor marriage equality have said that the GOP can consider themselves conservative and in favor of same-sex marriage because they shouldn't want the government telling anyone who to marry.
What do you think? Should Republicans rebrand themselves?
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