WASHINGTON – The Washington Redskins asked Twitter followers to show their support for the team’s controversial name by tweeting at Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Thursday.
The Twitterverse responded – just not how the Redskins were hoping.
The response has been overwhelmingly in support of changing the name, which is considered a racial slur.
The Redskins have not returned calls seeking comment.
Reid was among the who signed onto a letter asking owner Dan Snyder to change the name last week.
“We as a group over here were collectively impressed and surprised that there were so many folks who quickly galvanized in opposition,” says Faiz Shakir, Reid’s digital director. “It was loud and clear that the name is offensive to them. And I hope it urges the team to reflect on that a little bit.”
Tweet to show your and tell him what the team means to you.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins)
Redskin There is no pride in keeping the name of bigotry
— Chris Hamilton (@dteg32)
Don't change the name, change the logo!
— Josh Rutherford (@WrittenByJosh)
for life and they will never change their name
— Jacob (@Hystericzz)
Owner Dan Snyder has repeatedly said he won’t change the team name.
Here is a live, unfiltered feed of what’s being said:
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