The Democratic National Committee on Sunday criticized Gov. Haley Barbour for his reaction to Gov. Bob McDonnell’s omission of the role of slavery in the Civil War when he designated April Confederate month.

“Governor Barbour defended the indefensible this morning and in doing so portrayed a Republican mind set that is not only out of touch with this century, but the last one as well,” DNC Press Secretary Hari Sevugan said.

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