Confirmed: Steele WILL Run for RNC Re-Election
- Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:48pm by
Meredith Jessup
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UPDATE:
It’s official: Reigning chairman Michael Steele has confirmed he will seek a second term as head of the RNC. His secrecy regarding plans to throw his hat in the ring have reportedly given him time to “flush out” competitors for the post. The official word came from Steele himself during a 7:30 p.m. ET conference call with RNC members.
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On Monday morning, Fox News Channel was reporting that sources had confirmed the embattled RNC chairman would not be seeking re-election in January. But by Monday afternoon, FNC host Neil Cavuto walked back that initial report, stating that Steele would indeed be running for a second term:
Regardless of what unconfirmed reports say, Steele will likely announce his final decision during a Monday evening conference call with various party leaders. The AP reports:
Publicly, Steele has defended himself while criticism mounted of his stewardship of the party’s national operations. Privately, he has been weighing whether to seek a second term.
He sent an e-mail late Saturday to committee members asking them to join him on a private conference call late Monday. He didn’t disclose the subject matter. But GOP officials expect that he may announce whether he will run for re-election.
Republican insiders privately speculate that Steele will bow out of the race.
But the chairman is extraordinarily unpredictable.
Ha. No kidding.
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Comments (63)
P4cooler
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 7:31pmSteele is a proven loser…ahhh GOP didn’t win in 2008 right? Get out of the way TURKEY
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 7:31pmSometimes folks just don‘t know when it’s over….GET OUT!
Report Post »tamalpass
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 8:09pmSarah already said no to RNC Chair, which I think a good move on her part.
Report Post »ensemble
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 7:14pmI think that Palin would be a great choice. Someone posted the RNC leader should not seek the limelight. I disagree. Putting forth the message, energizing the base and raising money is all about the message and the limelight. Yet, I don’t think Palin will run, I think she has her eye on the republican primary and bringing the tea party into the republican party.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 7:43pmWell, if Palin were to run for and win the Chairmanship of the RNC, that would send a clear message to the “country-clubbers” who have destroyed conservatism within the Republican Party. That, after all, might be Sarah Palin’s greatest mission, UNITE, bring in THE DOUGH and lead them to victory in 2012!
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 7:44pmI have to agree that the RNC chair would be a much more feasible, and productive, role for Palin. She’s not going to win a national election, period. Unless several million Democrats die or come down with pneumonia and can’t vote in the next election, that’s simply not going to happen–she’s too polarizing, there’s too much objective evidence of her being a moron to suit the intellectual wing of the Left, and people aren’t going to switch their voting patterns so drastically just because a few moderates flipped flopped on the midterms. Even putting all that aside, the general demographic trend of America will only mean the demographics get “warmer” as the baby boomers are all but gone, the Gen-x’ers are out numbered roughly three times over to the Gen-Echo crowd, which is bigger than either demographic beside it, and is just now coming through school and gaining the franchise. Over the next decade, the entirety of that generation will come into political franchise and will be finishing school and moving into the workforce. They’re not all liberal, but they are uniquely rationalistic, and have a 1/3 split for pro-socialism, pro-capitalism, and unsure–the political dialog in this country will change soon.
On the other hand, in order to win the RNC Chairmanship, she only needs to appeal to the Republican base (which she does have a majority in, in contrast to the country writ large). And she certainly has proven herself more than capable of energizing the base and fundraising. The RNC, if it has any brains, will force her into this role as it’s best for their party (unless they want to/can find someone actually competent and a Republican, but I wouldn’t hold my breath), and keep her out of the primaries at all costs, if they want a prayer of a chance for defeating Obama.
Report Post »Spawnomite
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 7:05pmSteele, should of done the job the people who put you there wanted you to do.
Did anyone other than your family and supposed friends buy that book of yours?
LOSER!!!!
MBA
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:54pmDoesn’t matter what steele wants-time for the RNC to have new and honest leadership! Bye-Bye Mikey.
Report Post »skimmer57
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:36pmNEWS FLASH FOX news actually reported something that is untrue. STUNNING!
Report Post »AMERICAN BEAR
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:44pmI see you haven’t quite got the idea yet. Where did you get that stunning openness to the truth?! OOH, I know, MSNBC.
Report Post »Check your facts slacker, this time consult Keith Olbermann a little less. Try reading a book.
PhilipJames
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:36pmHey idiots… lets get something straight here. The only flip floppers are the friggin media and the un-named sources who have been commenting off the record anonymously.
Report Post »As far as I know, Steele will let us all know tonight.
Until then, it was all crap made up stuff from the idiots in the media…. including this site… right?
skimmer57
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:20pmBeckerhead will be in Ohio this weekend and for a mere 500 dollars you get to have your picture taken with him. I guess he needs the money. He does not make enough instilling as much fear as possible. He cherry picks our Christian bible to make himself look good. We know he thinks he will become a God when he dies and does not believe in the Trinity.He follows the book of mormon . Sad money hungry little man who will pay in hell.
akelso
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:33pmPretty vicious skimmer57. Cherry picks? As in charity, hope and faith…ya, those are all traits only an evil fear monger will use, and we’re all little stupid people falling for it. I’m not the one with Socialistic tendencies. All he’s doing is using the words out of their mouths. You just don’t like it and call him crazy, trying to ignore that stupid little freedom of speech thing that seems to be in your way. Sure he knows and understand the Trinity. And it may not be the same, but then you verbosely sending him to Hell speaks highly of your faith.
Report Post »AMERICAN BEAR
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:39pmWhy is it there is always some ignorent neanderthal who needs to get personal, Skimmer57. Boy if the handle ever fit…..it fits you. I guess your religion and your IQ are all in the name. Skim the top off your prehistoric thought process, stop dragging your knuckles on the ground and post something with actual value.
Report Post »I suppose you come from the religion where your thoughts and beliefs are beyond reproach. You know, like those hijackers of Gods morals who believe they are better than all other religions, including their own. Thats how it starts, It ends when they start removing everyone elses right to worship God in their own way……Like your doing.
Hope I didn’t use any words to big for you to understand. Click ‘Dictionary’, Merry Christmas Stoneager!
WHITE HAT PATRIOT
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 12:28amYo, Skimmer57,
Read Matthew 7:1 (KJV), or have your keeper do it for you.
Report Post »daylee
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:08pmDon’t go away mad,,,,just go away
Report Post »emertz8413
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:07pm*sigh* when he was elected, I was hoping for hometown favorite, Ken Blackwell. Steele has totally disappointed me! On another note – hoping to meet some of you in Wilmington on Wednesday, the drive from Cincy isn’t too long, but wear your “Under Armor”
Report Post »squeaker
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:41pm“”wear your “Under Armor””" — Why,,, is the TSA there…?
Report Post »paidenough
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:50pmI think that getting the RINO’s out is a start that happened Nov 2. However, we must also let the “elite Right” know that we are not going to allow them to continue picking the same people time and time again. They get comfortable in their jobs and start all this crap again. We have seen the best reason in the world to have term limits on our elected officials. Two terms and up or out is a choice I can get behind.
Report Post »Spawnomite
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:48pmSteele can go to hell for all I care.
He had his chance to shine, but instead, remained silent or rolled over for anyone willing to scratch his belly or pointed their finger at him.
“How do you like me now?”
Yeah, big fightin words, Steele never backed up.
He did make time to write a book though and start kissing babies while promoting it.
JERK
ThomasUSA
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:45pmIf he’s elected I cut my ties with the word “Republican” completely…. This man is no conservative.
Report Post »Capt_Spalding
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:42pmHe won’t be re-elected so it’s basically up to him on how he wants to give up that seat.
Report Post »SueDinNY
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:34pmAnyone who would have so little control over the RNC, such as overspending and depleting the coffers and allowing employees to spend a ton a moolah in a strip joint should STEP DOWN. This doesn’t include the variety of faux pas that have come out of his mouth. I say, Good Bye, Mr. Steal.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:32pmWill you please make up my mind!!!!
Report Post »TonyDarrington
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:55pmWe need to make up HIS mind.
Bow out. Bring in someone with charisma! A real attack dog.
Report Post »REVENANT
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:24pmPurge the Progressives.
Report Post »Hyena
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:10pmWhile I don’t recall the specific topic being discussed at the time; Michael Steele was on a lib talkers radio program and after the lib made a specific point (sorry….the only thing I can recall is I TOTALLY disagreed) Michael Steel said, “yes, I agree with you 1000%.” It was at that moment it was made up in my mind he needed to go.
Report Post »akelso
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:35pmI totally agree with YOU Hyena, 1000%!
Report Post »JohnFourteenSix
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:06pmThe best thing that could happen for the RNC would be to elect Sarah Palin as the new chairman. (chairwoman/chairperson for the liberal pc police)
Report Post »rdk
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:16pmI don’t know how good she would be as an organizer. And the function of the RNC Chairperson does not include seeking the limelight.
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:01pmGood God, please NO!
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:57pmSteele make up your mind, simply declare yes or no, and stop being a spineless political type we have too many of already. Yes or No, it is that simple.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:18pmIt is apparent, if he runs, that he does not have the best interest of the party or the country at heart. Too bad he isn’t bowing out like a gentleman.
Good afternoon, Snowleopard3200, glad to see you back online. New computer or still in the lab? Hope you had a very nice weekend and are not in the middle of the cold snap we are having (winds howling and chill in the 30′s. Lower 20′s tonight – brrrrrr)
Report Post »spreadcommonsensenot pc
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:57pmNWO-rinos(progressives) everywhere……….
Report Post »Get educated/vote ALL rinos(progressives) out——————–outlaw the lie—-progressivism
Country
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:56pmHe is or he ain’t, it does not matter because he will not be elected.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 8:37pmExactly!
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:54pmI hope he doesn’t run. A better public speaker is needed.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:52pmI hope he doesn’t run. A better public speaker isneeded.
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 8:07pmwhy is it the quotes they offer contradict them selfs? Don’t make a lick if dif. they will elect another sack you can bet.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 9:48pmAwesome! I hope he’s reelected. He‘ll have Palin’s support that’s for sure, and under his leadership the Republicans took back the house. Doesn‘t hurt that he’s a minority either. If he wasn’t going to win, he wouldn’t run, simple as that.
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 9:57pmHonestly I couldn’t care less, because I’m only interested in true conservative candidates (THAT WILL STOP SPENDING!) and I‘m not sure if we don’t need a new conservative party. However, I do think Michael is in a tough position. Trying to make everyone happy is a losing proposition. As the party chair he needs to try to keep a big tent, but the reality is that there is a true conservative resurgence in the country and people are tired of a government that is addicted to spending. He seems to get it, but he‘s walking a thin line and a lot of conservatives don’t really care about this big tent idea. No matter what anyone says, he was the leader at the time that the Republicans opened a can of whoop ass of biblical proportions on the Democrats. Frankly it wouldn‘t hurt my feelings of we just threw out all the RINO’s and ran against them, but we have to realize that’s not/wasn‘t Michael’s charge. He has to represent all Republicans. Good or bad that’s the reality. And I think he probably did good job.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8DnA4Ro9tQ
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:49pmGreat.
We just can’t seem to get rid of these “progressive establishment” Republicans..
They‘re determined to stay in power even though the people don’t want them like they don’t want the DemonCraps.
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