Sandra Fluke Defends Stacey Dash From Criticism Over Pro-Mitt Romney Tweet

Fluke Defends Romney Supporter Against Racist Attacks

Sandra Fluke defended actress Stacey Dash from attacks she received after calling Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney "the only choice for your future."

Fluke, an Obama supporter, called racist attacks against Dash "unacceptable" and she was "disappointed" to see how some reacted to Dash's endorsement:

Dash, best known for her role in the film "Clueless," posted the following tweet in support of Mitt Romney on October 7:

After receiving harsh reactions to her tweet, Dash said, "My humble opinion... EVERYONE is entitled to one."

HuffPost Entertainment reported earlier:

Many did not take too kindly to Dash's endorsement, with some bringing the 46-year-old's race into the issue.

"You're an unemployed black woman endorsing @MittRomney. You're voting against yourself thrice. You poor beautiful idiot," tweeted one critic. "Wait stacey dash is voting for romney? you get a lil money and you forget that you're black and a woman. two things romney hates," tweeted another. "Still clueless," quipped another.

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