Colorado Republican party chair told to ‘step down’ after ‘God Hates Pride’ email

Dave Williams faces swift backlash from own party after email sent Monday and tweet calling for flags to be burned

The chair of Colorado's Republican party is facing calls to resign from members of his own group after the state organization sent out an email criticizing Pride month - and later calling for rainbow-colored Pride flags to be burned.

Dave Williams, who is also a representative in Colorado's legislature, has faced swift backlash from his fellow Republicans in the wake of the controversial email sent Monday.