It will not matter in the least if they refuse to play.
There are dozens of other ways to communicate their beliefs that are not on the MSM's terms.
There is a lot to be said for “here’s the facts jack now what’s it to ya?”
Exactly.
They are trying to do a Todd Akin or a George Allen moment...get a sound bite like “legtreasure rape” or “macaca” and beat it into the ground.
Wise up, Republicans.