The Republicans have always claimed to be a political party with a big tent (i.e. people from all walks of life with different beliefs are welcome), and perhaps today they proved themselves right.

Racists and homophobes no longer have to pine for a party they can call their own for the GOPs laid out the welcome mat.

David Duke, former Grand Wizard of the KKK (that’s him beside the burning cross), who is fondly remembered for strutting around his college campus in a Nazi uniform (so fashion forward), announced today that he’s exploring a presidential run on the, wait for it…..wait for it….., the GOP ticket.

I know. Shocker.

USA Today’s got the scoop.

Meanwhile, Pizza Hut maven Hermain Cain claims he’d have no problem tapping gays for cabinet positions because, hey, at least they’re not Muslim (I kid you not).

Now, you’re probably thinking, “That’s kinda cool. I’m not Muslim and I tap gays, like, all the time myself.” Well, not so fast.

Today, accusations emerged from inside the Cain campaign that he’s purging his staff of….the gays. Politico’s got this one.

Enjoy each of these stories in full by, you know, clickin’ the links.

For even more fun and excitement, watch Cain himself explain his stance on homosexuality. It’s pretty sweet. Super sweet.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20070225-503544.html