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22-Year-Old Launches Online Petition to Fire RNC Chairman Steele

If Thomas Shultz is any indication of how young Republicans feel about the RNC’s Michael Steele, the embattled chairman could be one step closer to being knocked off his leadership perch.

Schultz, a student at Brigham Young University in Utah, started an online petition called replacemichalesteele.com. He‘s a young Republican that’s lost faith in his party’s leader, a sentiment mirrored by those twice his aged and evidenced by former Steele underling Gentry Collins’s scathing resignation letter.

“After that letter came out, and then after some other articles came out talking about how Steele has a fair number of votes for the January election, I was concerned,” Schultz told TPM.

“I think there‘s definitely a consensus that’s building that he needs to go,” he added. “He’s a solid individual. I just question his ability to lead us to victory in 2012.”

22 Year Old Launches Online Petition to Fire RNC Chairman Steele

Schultz is especially upset about Steele’s attitude towards the Tea Party. “When he sits there and claims that he‘s the reason why the tea party didn’t revolt from the RNC, I question that,” Schultz said.

His site brings together articles that question Steele’s leadership and chances of keeping his position.

“As Republicans, we have lost all confidence in Michael Steele and are committed to stopping his re-election as chairman of the Republican National Committee,” the site says. “In order to elect a Republican President and Senate, and retain control of the House in 2012, we need an effective leader who can guide the party and fix the tarnished reputation of the RNC.”

While it‘s too early to tell if Schultz’s site is having, or will have, an effect on Steele’s re-election chances, it might not matter. According to the Washington Post, the question isn’t so much if Steele will lose, but how he will handle it.

“Michael Steele’s days as chairman of the Republican National Committee appear to be numbered,” the Post reports. “The real questions about his eventual departure may be when it will take place and how messy it will be.”

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  • ltb
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:04pm

    Yes, get rid of Michael “the RINO” Steele. I agree with others in here who think Sarah Palin should head up the RNC. Even though she would make a great President, she could have a much greater impact on America’s future if she were to chair the RNC. From that position, Governor Palin could not only influence the Presidency, but every political office in the land.

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  • mrmikejohnson
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:03pm

    I think The Blaze covered this story purely because it’s a Mormon from Utah doing something. If an atheist living in New York did this same thing, The Blaze wouldn’t have covered it.

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  • Tyr
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:59pm

    Title 50, Chapter 23, Subchapter IV, Section 842

    § 842. Proscription of Communist Party, its successors, and subsidiary organizations
    Title 50 of the US Code as currently published by the US Government reflects the laws passed by Congress as of Feb.1, 2010.

    § 842. Proscription of Communist Party, its successors, and subsidiary organizations
    The Communist Party of the United States, or any successors of such party regardless of the assumed name, whose object or purpose is to overthrow the Government of the United States, or the government of any State, Territory, District, or possession thereof, or the government of any political subdivision therein by force and violence, are not entitled to any of the rights, privileges, and immunities attendant upon legal bodies created under the jurisdiction of the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof; and whatever rights, privileges, and immunities which have heretofore been granted to said party or any subsidiary organization by reason of the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof, are terminated: Provided, however, That nothing in this section shall be construed as amending the Internal Security Act of 1950, as amended [50 U.S.C. 781 et seq.]

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  • Mikee T
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:54pm

    The most important thing, folks, is to keep the PRESSURE on like we are. The libs/progressives, and their goofball supporters like 13th,..etc.. will continue to get nastier and weaker in their arguments…why ? They are not interested in supporting freedom and the right to happiness, life and liberty……..period……. Keep the pressure on….they will continue to lie, cheat, steal and deceive to get their way……..it’s part of their policies and procedures manual…alinsky-macchiavelli ites…..

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  • Warphead
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:49pm

    I signed immediately and this is my comment.
    The old school leadership of the Republicans has failed and failed miserably. The acceptance of the TEA party movement by the old school Republicans has been lip service at best and a move to save their political hides at worst. There is no place for the corruption and the “good ole boy” mentality in putting this country back together again. For the good of the nation and an act of true patriotism they should step aside. Either they do so gracefully or be forced out.

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  • Statesman
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:46pm

    I too would back Sarah Palin but what I would like to see is a serious effort to get Obama impeached for violating his oath of office by failing to enforce Article 4 Section 4 of the Constitution, only I want the total idiot Biden to go with him.

    We are in trouble as a nation but the threat is not Michael Steal who is at fault. It’s Obama and his Administration the is filled with radicals, Socialists/Communists/Marxists and terrorist.

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  • republitarian
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:46pm

    @ Braveheart, That is uncalled for. I’m sure you live in a state we could all make fun of.

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    • BRAVEHEART
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:47pm

      I admit that I’m biased toward Utah, and towards Mormons in general. Mormons have a long history of violence and rebellion. I must admit I have very little confidence in mormons and I question their motives concerning anything that affects the good of the American people. I may be willing to apologize to Utah, but I am not willing to accept without suspicion the endeavors of any student from Bringam Young University.

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    • Mangatang
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:16pm

      @ Braveheart – “Long history of violence and rebellion?” SERIOUSLY? What propaganda were you raised on? By that definition, the whole of Christianity is destructive and violent. The Crusades? Catholic-Protestant violence in Ireland? Oh, lets not forget Missouri Executive Order 44, issued by governor Lilburn Boggs, which called for the extermination of the “enemy Mormons.” Yet YOU feel the need to single out Mormons because of ONE (yes, ONE) incident (Mountain Meadows) that happened nearly 150 years ago. There has never been such an armed conflict involving the Mormon church since then… unless you people seem to have some other ridiculous incident to toss out there.

      I pity your limited, bigoted liberal brain. Grow up and do your research, because I question your own common sense when you make such incredibly stupid and ignorant posts. You are an embarrassment to yourself and anyone else who tried to raise any legitimate questions against Mormons.

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    • M31Sailor
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:29pm

      @braveheart Whodathunk Mormons are the new Jews. Time for a Mormon Pogrum

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    • BRAVEHEART
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:39pm

      I know it makes mormons angry when someone reminds them of the mass murders at Mountin Meadows, but the facts speak for themselves. Murdering innocent people is just a minor incident in their celabrated past. No big deal, and being kicked out of Missouri was just another misunderstood injustice incurred by these simple pilgrims?

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    • republitarian
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:39pm

      Ah… Thanks for clearing that up. I thought your bigotry was directed at an entire state. Silly me.

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  • oldasdirt
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:43pm

    Palin,RNC chair.
    Jindall/Bachman 2012.

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  • ViewPointtt
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:38pm

    Allen West would be ideal as the new Republican chairman.

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    • Disabledvet
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:44pm

      I think you have made a great point and I agree with you, Allen West for Chairman than president.

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    • ViewPointtt
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 8:58pm

      Disabledvet,

      Your point is twice as good!

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  • BRAVEHEART
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:23pm

    I know beck is a Mormon, but seriously isn’t Utah basically a Holding Depot for a train load of stupid?

     
    • NeoFan
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:38pm

      This is your argument for keeping Steele in? Wow. What mensa state do you hail from?

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    • BRAVEHEART
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:09pm

      @ noefan
      Whats your stupid argument for kicking Steele out?

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    • NeoFan
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:37pm

      Common now tell us where utopia is and all the geniuses live?

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    • HerMajestysThunder
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:48pm

      Did you read the Schultz’s arguments about Steele? He’s soft on conservatism and does not act like a leader who wants to move the party toward strong conservatism. Steele is a pale pastel to Reagan’s bold colors.

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    • BRAVEHEART
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:49pm

      Anyplace but Utah!!!!

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  • HerMajestysThunder
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:15pm

    I totally agree. Steele out, Palin in at RNC and Romney for President.

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  • mike_trivisonno
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:12pm

    Considering that those in political life serve themselves not the Constitution, this would appear to be the younger players muscling in on the carrion. Soon we will see all these newly-elected criminals doing the exact same thing as their fatter, slower elder pigs. This is just younger pigs pushing the older, fatter pigs out of the way.

    Nothing is changing…except now the Constitution is being used as comedic relief while the killers gear up for mayhem and war. Our nation is meat and they fight over the bits of flesh still hanging from the bones while we stare on with uncomprehending eyes.

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  • SubHuman
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:11pm

    The GOP needs someone who can raise money and establish a strong GOTV effort. After the last election it is clear Michael Steele is not that man. He needs to go.

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  • dmforman
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:08pm

    How about Herman Cain for the job?

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:58pm

      There you go! Now that is a great idea! Therefore, it probably won’t happen.

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    • cotuit
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:04pm

      Herman has indicated he may run for Pres..

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    • JoeAverage
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:15pm

      Obama has ruined any chances that a black man has for the presidency for the next 50 yeas.

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    • roseofsharon
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:49pm

      No he hasn’t.

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  • Slevdog1
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:07pm

    I lost faith in the Republicans, like the Democrats, a while ago………let them go, go Tea Party!

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    • MrsHess
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 5:05pm

      Same here, why do you think The Tea Party exists? But, we need to cull out the soft Repubs and whip them all into shape, because their massive machine is too big to take down all at once (i.e., we need their campaign chest) if we want to send the Democrats to… well, wherever they go when they die.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:01pm

    I guess the RNC will be accused of racism now.

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  • 13thgenerati0namerican
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:59pm

    Fire his sugar hair right out this party!

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    • 123abc
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:03pm

      Your liberal opinion doesn’t matter when it comes to determining what the conservatives want. Go post on the Huffington Post or San Fancisco Chronicle where you will be appreciated.

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    • Rogue
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:42pm

      Come on, 13th. You are missing your golden opportuinty to call us all racists for wanting to fire a black man! Your HuffPo handlers are going to be upset when you clock in tomorrow.

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    • roseofsharon
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:45pm

      I’ve come to the Blaze to breathe
      With brothers and sisters, be free
      Had enough of the Post
      and the liberal boasts
      And here they are like a freakin’ disease!!

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  • 180grainsofdiplomacy
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:58pm

    wait for it………..

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  • 13thgenerati0namerican
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:58pm

    THIRDSIessssssssssssss

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  • shipwreckkelley
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:58pm

    Let Steele go, elect Sarah Palin as head of the RNC, she can raise money & draw the crowds.That will also get her out of the primaries & assure that someone electable will be nominated.She will prove to be a HUGE distraction to the coming election & will divide the party.

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    • untameable-kate
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:22pm

      I agree, Palin is probably not electable as president she can’t hold the independent vote, too many see her as divisive. Head of the RNC is a perfect position for her.

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  • ohandY1
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:57pm

    I’ve lost confidence in all the establishment leaders. hopefully they will work to regain some of it. if not they will share the dems plate in 2012

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:08pm

      You betcha! The “establishment” repubs will prove to be more of the same and they will be booted too! If it means voting in a fresh blood dem with the right talking points then so be it! They can have a chance too, but if they fail? Buh bye…

      I personally do not care who the RNC chair is, it is not a republican/democrat issue. (see my avatar)

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  • Barry Soetoro
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:57pm

    Let me be clear, email petitions are NOT acceptable to Congress or any other organization – I.e. Social security, etc. To be acceptable, petitions must have a “signed signature” and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a waste of time and you are just helping the email trackers. Don’t believe me? What happened to the nearly half million names on the WND.com email petition challenging my eligibility? Infadel citizens, I mock you!

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    • UlyssesP
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:05pm

      Oh Barry, you so cwayzeee!!!

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    • MrsHess
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 5:01pm

      I gotta tell ya, I think TheBlaze.com has some of the funniest comments on the internet. LOL! Maybe some of you should consider writing for SNL. Thanks to those of you who bring some laughs into my days.

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  • MrButcher
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:57pm

    replace him with Sarah Palin!

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    • johnrano
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:34pm

      yes

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    • code green
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:38pm

      Absolutly and DeMint for pres.

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    • 123abc
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:55pm

      That would be the perfect role for her, I agree!

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    • neverending
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:37pm

      That would be more convenient – she could just issue the checks herself to pay her legal bills out of the RNC funds.

       
    • code green
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:45pm

      NEVERENDING ????? Yup never ending troll .

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    • roseofsharon
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:05pm

      Lovin’ that idea..

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    • TAKEITBACK
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:20pm

      Sounds good to me!

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    • MrsHess
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 4:46pm

      Yeah, replace him with Sarh Palin- it‘s not that he’s a bad guy, but we need a proven fundraiser for our battle prefacing 2012.

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    • felina g
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 4:59pm

      Exactly ! She has balls and we need several pair.

      ALSO…….the Rep Party seems to think it IS a “party” wasting donations on grandeur and frivolity while the peasants balance their checkbooks.

      Excuse me now………..I have to go sweep the chimney !!!!!!!!!! Awkkkkkkkkkkkkk!

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    • aamador
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 5:03pm

      Jim DeMint for president… I would pay to get a front row seat on that one! I could the socialists on a mass exodus out of the country. That is those who are left because the rest would commit suicide.

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  • trolltrainer
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:57pm

    Eh, whatever…

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    • Libertarian
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:45pm

      Mr. Steele,

      You need to trim and remove the appendages of the party that cause sepsis. Otherwise the entire body will get infected, as was the case in the 2008 election with the McCain nomination. As long as the McCain‘s and Lindsey Graham’s are within the party, it will remain sick.

      Progressivism should be shunned if the Republican Party does not want to be incorporated into the Democrat party, if it wants to remain separate and principled.

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    • godlovinmom
      Posted on November 24, 2010 at 9:38am

      exactly…only reason I voted for McCain was the lesser of two evils…even though Mr. McCain is an American hero and I thank him for that…personally I think he‘s lacking in morals and he’s progressive…and that daughter of his… jeez… as Mr. Steel is a good conservative republican…he is too wishywashy…need someone in there that will LEAD our “republican” party…the republican party started out in a such a tremendous way and I for one would like to keep it that way…need to clean house…

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  • Tyson
    Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:56pm

    The Republicans need a fresh young conservative, that is NOT a part of the establishment or have closet progressive tendencies.

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    • ohandY1
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 12:58pm

      agreed

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    • Lesterp
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:07pm

      Yep

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    • livingfree
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:16pm

      totally agree

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:19pm

      We need a fiscally sound leader who is responsive to the needs of the party and is able to raise the money needed to win in 2012. Someone who has conservative values and integrity and will stand with Republican, Democrats and Independents who wish to see this country returned to its people with smaller government.

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    • ConsChristian
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:29pm

      I agree. I didn’t see much support, if any, from Michael Steele for the conservative female republican candidates, like Sarah Palin and Christine O’Donnell.

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    • Mister President
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:31pm

      I like Steele, though. He actually has a personality and says what’s on his mind.

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    • CultureWarriors
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 1:34pm

      If the Republicans are serious they will fill the leadership with Tea Party conservatives. If not, well there may be a third party. They are on probabtion right now. Progressives we are better off with out you. As to Michael Steele, he is in a difficult position, trying to keep a big tent. I‘m not sure it’s needed.

      A Christmas tribute to the Troops … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIoEUTqhYmA

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    • HKS
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:05pm

      I’ll give that an amen.

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    • Fort Mill Joe
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 2:34pm

      Amen!

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    • El Paco
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:09pm

      Go BYU students!!! This kinda surprised me… yet totally didn’t surprise me. Most of BYU is conservative, so getting rid of RINO’s would be something someone up there would take up. (This is coming from a BYU grad)

      But yea, I personally don’t know much about MIkey-boy, but a changing of the guard is very much needed.

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:12pm

      I agree Tyson … and haven‘t donated to the RNC since they refused to listen to those of us who are conservatives and not RINO’s.

      I actually told the gentleman on the phone (several years ago) not to call me again until they “grew a pair” .. I think the nice lady (me) surprised him.

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    • LtdGovt
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:37pm

      Agreed.

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    • rosecityken
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 4:47pm

      id say dick armey would make a good rnc cheif…..dont get much more tea party than that.

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 6:13pm

      Signing link (or that to see signatures) is no longer working.

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    • akim
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 7:14pm

      JOHN McCAIN PICKED STEELE.SO WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM STEELE?

      Steele did nothing to help anyone campaign. He withheld GOP money from Senate candidates in DE, AZ, NV and other states. During the campaign Steele was riding on a Bus somewhere out West on his stop Pelosi tour. He never thought supporting Sheehan out in San Francisco who was running against Pelosi.

      I will not contribute money to the GOP until they get rid of Steele so that makes me a racist, so be it.

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    • Hoser
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 8:05pm

      Agreed. The last election was a success DESPITE Steele.

      He needs to go.

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    • Peters
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 8:31pm

      Let’s be real about Mr. Steele; he means well. But he has to be real too and recognize that his problems stem mostly from the fact that he’s constantly trying to walk both sides of the fence. It‘s amazing that he hasn’t figured out why it hurts so much no matter what he does up there . . .

      Pick the side that walks true to history Mr. Steele and you might find that pain in your ass isn’t the Tea Party; it’s the old broken pickets of the GOP jabbing you where the sun don’t shine. Get off the fence. The only problem is a while back it appears that you caught your pants up there and you’re now very stuck hanging in the middle . . .

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    • Anarcho Capitalist
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 10:27pm

      This kid will be voting for ron paul. All you old boys better know that your time in the party is over. This is the Libertarian take over.

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    • ishka4me
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 10:29pm

      al in all , mr steele did a gret job this November. Mr. steele does know that these postions change quite frequently. He should not be disgarded and thrown away so recklessly.

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    • HKS
      Posted on November 24, 2010 at 8:48am

      I could also go for a petition to impeach Obama, since everyone knows now what he is, I think there would be a lot of support.

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    • bknutti
      Posted on November 24, 2010 at 9:42pm

      Sara Palin should be the Chairman of the RNC. She would be excellent at rallying the conservative base in 2012. This is where she is needed…not running for President.

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on November 25, 2010 at 10:14am

      I agree. But M.S. isn‘t really an ’establishment’ guy either. He seems to be a guy who is for himself, more than he is for the GOP. He was a bad choice from the outset. Unfortunately, I don’t believe Herman Cain wants the job.

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