Rep. Davenport Depicts President Obama as a Chimpanzee – Terra.
Californian Republican has apologized for an email that she sent to «friends and acquaintances» of President Barak Obama’s face imposed as a chimp.
Tea Party activist, Marilyn Davenport, who represents the 72nd Assembly District in Orange County, sent a picture via email of three chimps; two being the parents and the third being the president as a child, with the tagline «Now you know why no birth certificate.»
Scott Baugh, the chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County released a statement saying he plans to investigate the incident.
Baugh also calls for Davenport resignation saying the email was «highly inappropriate¿it’s a despicable message, it drips with racism and I think she should step down from the committee.»
Upon hearing what Baugh had to say – Davenport says that she has no plans to resign.