BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new article from Politico details messages between leaders of Young Republican groups over a more than 7-month period. The publication reports that those messages include racist, antisemitic and violent rhetoric.

The conversations detailed in the article include jokes and comments about historical atrocities, discriminatory remarks targeting various communities, and other offensive language. The Young Republican National Federation Board of Directors said they're appalled by the vile and inexcusable language revealed in the Politico article.

The board is calling on those involved to immediately resign from all positions within their state and local Young Republican organizations.

Reaction to the messages is pouring in from both sides of the aisle.

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