The Republican party has been revitalized by Trump, winning 40% of the Hispanic vote and 26% of the black vote. It's not racist at all, appealing to voters who consider the economy and security the issues that the federal government should set as it's priorities.
I can't believe we're at a point where I have to defend the right, but its actually the opposite. Most Republicans couldn't care less about race, but after constantly hearing how racist they are because of skin color(which is actual racism), they are put in this position to defend being colorblind, which the far left sees as the proof of their racism. Also, what incentive do white people have to be racist? it doesn't make sense.