Dave Williams loses House primary in Colorado after calling LGBTQ+ 'godless groomers', Internet says ‘hate never wins’

Dave Williams' defeat came weeks after he sparked controversy by sending out a mass email in which he referred to LGBTQ+ people as 'godless groomers'
Dave Williams has lost the 5th Congressional District Republican primary (Dave Williams for Congress/Facebook)
Dave Williams has lost the 5th Congressional District Republican primary (Dave Williams for Congress/Facebook)

DENVER, COLORADO: Dave Williams was defeated by conservative commentator and activist Jeff Crank in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, June 25th.

Now, Crank will face Democrat Axel Brown in the November election for the 5th Congressional District, as reported by The HuffPost.



 

Dave Williams sent inappropriate email against the LGBTQ+ community

Williams' defeat came weeks after he sparked controversy by sending out a mass email in which he referred to LGBTQ+ people as "godless groomers."

He wrote in the email, “The month of June has arrived and, once again, the godless groomers in our society want to attack what is decent, holy, and righteous so they can ultimately harm our children,” as reported by the HuffPost.

Dave Williams poses with Donald Trump (X/ @RepDaveWilliams)
Dave Williams was supported by Donald Trump (X/ @RepDaveWilliams)

Besides, a GIF shared by the official Colorado Republican Party account read, “Burn all the #pride flags this June.”



 

Valdamar Archuleta, a Colorado Republican, soon called for Williams to resign or be removed, stating, "Dave Williams should resign... or be removed."

“He’s done so many destructive things in Colorado to not promote unity and [done] things that are outside the boundary and the scope of his role and responsibility as the state party chair,” Richard Holtorf, Colorado’s House minority whip, added.

Dave Williams doubled down on his hate statement

But the 37-year-old politician stood firm, stating, “We make no apologies for saying God hates pride or pride flags as it’s an agenda that harms children and undermines parental authority, and the only backlash we see is coming from radical Democrats, the fake news media, and weak Republicans who bow down at the feet of leftist cancel culture.”

Netizens slam Dave Williams as he loses GOP primary race in Colorado

Following Williams' defeat, he became the subject of ridicule and mockery from many.

A reader below the HuffPost article wrote, “Hate never wins. Always be on the right side of love and acceptance.”

Another reader shared, “One of the first rules in show business is to 'know your audience'. Guess that applies to politics as well Dave. Thanks for playing, we have some nice parting gifts for you.”

A Facebook user commented, “Another Trump-endorsed candidate bites the dust.”

“The Biggest Loser: Dave Williams,” an X user tweeted.



 

Another user said, “He represents what most of us now think of the @GOP - prejudiced and calling for hate and violence. This has got to go!”



 

“Was that really the best strategy Williams could come up with to win votes in his Colorado district? What a clown.🫏🤡” one more user added.



 



 

“I love watching as MAGA finally gets its due. It’s about f**king time!! Let’s keep it going, until they are out of all our lives for good America!” a tweet read.

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