RNC Chair Reince Priebus wants the party to lose its obstructionist image . Priebus : ` The speech was part of the Republican Party 's rebranding effort following its 2012 presidential election loss , in which GOP nominee Mitt Romney lost to President Obama in large part because of his weak standing with minorities , young voters and women . We have a lot of work ahead of us and we need all hands on deck if we're going to get this country back on track.' Priebus spoke Thursday at George Washington University .
RNC Chair Reince Priebus wants the party to lose its obstructionist image . Priebus : ` We have a lot of work ahead of us and we need all hands on deck if we're going to get this country back on track.' Priebus spoke Thursday at George Washington University .