This morning, the Republican National Committee released its much hyped "scathing self analysis" (as the Wall Street Journal dubbed it) of what is wrong with the GOP and why more Americans aren't supporting the party — it's a fascinating read.

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When it comes to outreach with Latinos, Asians and blacks, the following reminder is included in the document for all Republicans to heed:

The Republican Party is one of tolerance and respect, and we need to ensure that the tone of our message is always reflective of these core principles. In the modern media environment, a poorly phrased argument or out-of-context statement can spiral out of control and reflect poorly on the Party as a whole. Thus we must emphasize during candidate trainings, retreats, etc., the importance of a welcoming, inclusive message in particular when discussing issues that relate directly to a minority group. This includes flexibility for allowing candidates to run as Republicans who may break with the Party on certain issues, whether economic or social.

This article appears in Mar 14-20, 2013.