Republican National Committee spokesman Sean Spicer said that he "respectably disagrees" with recent comments by former GOP Sen. Bob Dole that his party has shift too far from its traditional values, saying the party is healthy and relevant.
Dole, a former Senate majority leader who left politics after a failed 1996 presidential bid, said this week on "Fox News Sunday" he likely wouldn't have a place a today's Republican Party, saying the RNC should put up a "Closed for repair" sign while undergoing reforms, reports the Washington Times.
Spicer said Dole "clearly still does" have a place in the GOP, saying he hopes the former senator still considers himself a proud Republican.
But the spokesman said that as the GOP continues to broaden the party's base, and they will bring in people that don't necessarily think 100 percent the same way as everyone else.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app