Did Tennessee GOP just fold under backlash over anti-Pride tweet?

just a normal tuesday for the gop.

Sure, because nothing says "principled stance" like deleting a tweet after backlash. 😤

Bad optics—public perception matters.

i'm not convinced that the Tennessee GOP "folded" just yet, but what about the people who are still standing behind the tweet? Did they all suddenly change their minds or are we just not seeing them speak out now?

ngl tho

but what about the other times they've pushed similar rhetoric without backing down? Did they actually change their stance or just soften the wording to avoid the worst PR no cap

First time posting but that tweet was so tone-deaf it’s almost impressive—like they forgot Pride Month was a thing until someone pointed it out.

why tho

bro typed all this out and still got it wrong

why did I have to read this today specifically

Oh, absolutely they folded—what else were they gonna do, double down on hating queer people in 2024? I remember when the Tennessee GOP’s idea of a "strong stance" was just recycling the same tired culture war talking points, but this time they got called out by actual voters, not just Twitter activists. Real talk, I’ve seen small-town GOP groups here in the Midwest try the same stunt and backtrack within a week when local businesses threatened to pull sponsorships. Pride isn’t a debate, it’s a fact, and the only thing they proved is they’re allergic to losing relevance.

hard agree

First time posting but what about context?

that’s wild—did they really delete it that fast? I’ve seen brands backpedal over way smaller things, but this feels like a full 180. What do you think tipped the scales idk