Fox News: Steele Will Not Seek Re-Election
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Amid talk of RNC Chairman Michael Steele’s announcement regarding his re-election campaign, multiple news outlets are reporting that the embattled GOP leader will not seek a second term.
“Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is expected to announce he will drop out of the highly contested race to keep his post,” Fox quotes unnamed sources as saying.
The news outlet confirmed that Steele sent a confidential e-mail to committee members on Saturday asking them to join him for a “private conference call” on Monday.
Politico confirms the reports with a story of its own. “[K]ey supporters expect him to drop out of the hotly contested race,” its story says.
The outlet adds that Steele “has built no known reelection team or structure, making the prospect of a campaign unlikely in the face of competition that grows fiercer by the day.”
Steele has become wildly unpopular within the party. He is generally seen as unable to raise money and lacking the leadership skills necessary to lead the party. In fact, a recent staff member criticized Steele’s leadership in a scathing resignation letter and a website has even popped up supporting his defeat.
Challengers for Steele’s chairmanship, Politico says, include: Wisconsin Republican Chairman Reince Priebus; Ann Wagner of Missouri, former co-chair of the RNC; Maria Cino, who is backed by former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie and former Vice President Dick Cheney; Saul Anuzis, former Michigan Republican chairman; and Gentry Collins, who served as RNC political director until last month.
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RightPolitically
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:48amAdd your comments
Report Post »123abc
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:47amDon’t let the door hit ya in the behind Steele. We want the RINO’s gone.
Report Post »BigDog2372
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:31amDon’t let the door hit ya. Can we please get a conservative in there?
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:26amI really like Steele, and I’m not even a Republican!
Report Post »bbquizzle
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:57amThat’s why you like him.
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:49amThis is smart. Compliments to Mr. Steele for knowing what is best for the Party, and being a big enough man to do it.
Silversmith
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:42am@ Lotus: Please don’t bastardize the Judge! He’s one of the few true, honest to goodness libertarian voices out there. His talents would be wasted on the Repubs, otherwise known (in my world) as DemLite. Let’s shoot for new direction, not just downshift so we can go slower in the same direction. We‘ll need the Judge’s talent then.
PS: Apologies to DeMint, Bachman, Thune, Chaffitz and a small handful of other DC R’s for the DemLite comment.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:39amOne more candy-ass out, 80% more to go!
Report Post »LtdGovt
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:37amThis is a good thing. The RNC has been terrible to the Tea Party. It is my hope that they will elect a solid Constitutional Conservative who can motivate the base. There are a lot of “good ol’ boys” there, however. Let‘s hope the RINOs don’t try to put one of their own in the place of Steele. That would effectively signal the end of the Republican party as far as I am concerned.
Report Post »psst
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:37amSteel got elected because he was black.Not because of his talents.
Report Post »Hussein had just got elected. Republicans wanted to show they also were not racists.
Um,note to republicans, no matter what you do, you’ll still be called racists by the dem (aka communist party) and their corporate branch, the MSM.
I think the republican should nominate David Duke for this position. After-all if you are gonna be called racist no matter what you do.(even if you nominate Jesus) may as wel elect a real racist. :-)
Um, the last sentence was a joke.
But wait and see. If a white guy gets it, the dems will say,”See they only made Steel Chairman after we made Hussein a black man president. Now they are trying to force him out behind the scene since he’s served his purpose of Affirmative Action”
vonryansexpress
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:34amKnow when to hold-em; know when to fold-em moment.
Ken Blackwell was in the running previously and if he’s available now would be a stellar choice as we seek to truncate Mr. Obama and his Reds.
Not because he‘s Black but because he’s so bright and so capable of motivating conservatives to contribute to and fight for victories.
Report Post »bbquizzle
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:46amI live in Ohio. Blackwell was my secretary of state for a number of years, I have met him personally, and I can vouch for him. He is a great American and a solid conservative who is articulate. He would make a fine RNC chairman.
Report Post »psst
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:02amBlackwell. Good Choice. He should have gotten it the last time.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:33amEveryone talks about everyone, but when your the head of an organization as important as this. Then you need to keep your comments to yourself, it doesn‘t matter who is the head of the party as long as they don’t say something that hurts the party. That’s what you get paid for. The Democrats on the other hand, have no problems with sticking their foot in their mouths.
Report Post »Tagudinian
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:32amWhy do we feel like we need another Black Person for this position? What happened to the other folks? Are we trying to be politically correct? Are we trying to assuage the Black people so that they will consider being part of the GOP? Why can’t we articulate our vision of jobs, fiscal responsibility, smaller government, and transparency as conservatives and recognize that Black people also subscribe to these conservative principles and win them that way? Why the pandering?
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:53amWhy do you assume that it is pandering? Has the man no characteristics beyond his skin color? Read the comments and you will see Sarah Pailin’s name as well, is that just pandering to women?
Report Post »CYCLONE
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:58amDude… it’s the MAN that is biringing us down… ooooohhhhh yehh ….lol…,
….I know exactly what you mean about appointing the “TOKEN” RINO Steele though… it was quite self-evident… I just have a man-crush on Walter Williams that is all… but I guess Palin would be better suited for this position…which I have no problem either…
Report Post »thirstybird
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:31amThat should be Sarah Palin’s job. Put a true conservative friend of the people in control of the RNC money train and support actual conservative candidates with the machine. Elect conservatives to replace the huge amount of Dem Senators up next election and run a Gingrich/Christie ticket.
Report Post »bbquizzle
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:43amBeat ya to it :D
See above
Report Post »bbquizzle
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:27amI personally think this is a golden opportunity for Sarah Palin to shine. I believe she could wrok wonders as head of the RNC, and completely energize the party. On the other hand, she is not the most articulate person I’ve ever seen, which IS important for a party chair. Regardless, whomever gets the post had better be a solid Reagan conservative, or the GOP will be dead within the next five years. Mark my words.
Report Post »CYCLONE
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:31aminteresting take BBquizzle… hhhmmm… very interesting…. she can definately campaign and fundraise that is for sure…
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:27amI like the guy. But if he is not getting it done, he’s got to go! The country is at a cross-roads. Obama and his far left buddies won‘t stop until they’ve destroyed freedom and liberty. As the FAR LEFT has done in the Democrat Party (taken it over) conservatives MUST, repeat, MUST gain the helm of the Republican Party if America is to be saved………It’s just that simple!
Report Post »CYCLONE
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:19amDoor meet a$$….PLEASE get Walter Williams on speed dial…
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:18amThe November elections may have indicated that many people were listening to Mr. Dean. It‘s just that the majority didn’t like the message. http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:17amHe ought to get lost, we don’t need idiots like Michael Steele and John Boehner blocking Ron Paul from becoming chairman of subcommittee on monetary policy.
Christie/Paul 2012.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:32amIf Paul had his way all drugs would be legal, prostitutuion, and whatever anyone wants to do no matter the detriment to society. Hard core Libertarians are idiots……….IMO
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:10amI see, you just want financial freedom, you don’t care about those who want BOTH financial freedom AND personal freedom…
Who are these hypocrits to tell us what we can or can’t do…..
If I wanna get a prostitute, what the hell do you care?
If I want to smoke my brains out, what do you care?
If you think Libertarians are idiots, that’s fine, that’s your prerogative.
We think you’re an idiot to act like you stand up for personal freedom, and then wish to dictate to everyone else the values you hold and punish them for it.
Report Post »UnreconstructedLibertarian
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:29amRationalMan,
How idiotic is it to spend untold tons of public capital policing things that continue to go on? Last time I checked, all these “detriments” were not only still existing, but thriving. What’s not rational is to outlaw activity that the government subsidizes by other means.
End all the “Social” programs that place an economic backstop to the “users”, and you’ll curtail the problem naturally. For example: A heroin addict can go ahead and use, but not be protected if their job suffers nor compensated by the government if not employed. They’ll either quit using and straighten up on their own, or starve to death. End of the problem with zero public dollars spent.
Libertarian “freedom” means that you are responsible for your actions in all cases. Seems rational to me.
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 12:34pm@ Rational, you just lobed a grenade into the foxhole next to yours! What if I throw it back and say “Hardcore Conservatives are idiots…………IMO.” We could do this all day, and some day we will have it out. But right now, the enemy is OUT THERE. If we don’t face it together, we will both lose.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 1:31pm@Rational Man
It’s never wise to poke the eye of people who are trying to be your allies. Libertarians provide the intellectual ammunition and consistency that the conservatives use in crafting their own world view.
I can‘t say I’ve ever seen Ron Paul advocate a prostitute on every corner. He’s certainly not a hard core libertarian, by the way.
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 1:44pmGhostOfJefferson said:
“Libertarians provide the intellectual ammunition and consistency that the conservatives use in crafting their own world view.”
That is a significant observation that demonstrates a level of insight rarely exhibited by the general public.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:44pmThanks for proving my point!
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:06pmI don‘t think you’re being rational right now.
Report Post »TonyDarrington
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:15amSteele is clearly a racist. He just doesn’t want a black man in charge of the RNC anymore.
Report Post »But seriously, Dick Cheney would be a champ.
guyperram
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:29amBoy, would that tick the Socialist’s off. Great idea!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:51amHe would be……….. He would rip Obama a new one
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:21amSerious spin on your funny take, I expect the race card to get thrown into the mix by the Left, “He got forced out because he was black!” I‘ve already seen him called a token on so many occasions I can’t count. This is just the next logical step for them to take in their attack meme.
Report Post »TonyDarrington
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:27amI know. You can’t even put chocolate icing on a talking cupcake without is being racist.
Report Post »MamaofJ5
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:15amReally don’t care about party politics, but since we are forced to live in a two party system, then the repubs. are our only hope. So, since we are stuck with them, then we need them to have great conservative leadership and this is definately not Steele. Hopefully the party will get the message of the last election and elect a party head who lays out a platform in line with what we the people want. And bus tours like “fire Pelosi” aren’t going to get it. We need bold ideas layed out there and championed by all repubs., they need to get organized and work as one. They looked weak during the last election with all the infighting over canidates like Angle and O’Donnell. Make a declaration of good, common sense, conservative ideas, and stick with them, no compromise, no back door dealing, take charge, Do whats right for us, the people of this great nation, not whats right for the party, or what looks goods.
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:23amYou said it Mama! There are plenty of articulate conservatives who understand the foundation of this great nation. Many do not wish to engage in the dirty game, but if we are to triumph, we must do whatever is necessary to goad them into public service.
Report Post »be1776
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:11amWe need someone who can articulate the direction the GOP will lead America. Howard Dean did a great job doing that for the Democrats, unfortunately no one was listening.
Report Post »Bad Thunder
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:10amPlease bow out……
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:09amNominate Thomas Sowell.
Report Post »Konservative PUNK
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:18amHis book “The Quest for Cosmic Justice” is the most persuasive argument for conservatism I have ever read or heard. In it, he articulates brilliantly the fallacy of so-called “social justice”.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:22am@Konservative PUNK
Sowell is brilliant. Don‘t think he’ll take the job.
I would highly recommend Ken Blackwell.
Report Post »Lotus503
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:26amHow about Judge Andrew Napolitano? He knows the Constitution and actually believes in it…
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:28amSarah Palin would be amazing in this position. Talk about someone who can rally the base and raise money!
Report Post »Highland
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:29amI second the nomination of Ken Blackwell. Let‘s just hope Steele doesn’t blame his lack of popularity on racism. That’s getting so tiresome, and it’s such a Democrat thing to do.
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:33amPalin, Cheney, Gingrich all could do the job, but will they. Even better, they would give some of the Lib’s a heart attack! Fewer crazy voters if there is a next cycle.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:37amNever happen Kate. The establishment Reps. hate her. Last numbers I saw on the matter of popularity with Rs, she didn’t fair well. But come to think of it, that was for president, not chairman.
Report Post »Still many if not most Rs don’t like her.
But I agree with you!
wyldibrouse
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:08amIf he’s being a gentleman about this for the sake of the party, it would be nice if nasty grams were kept to a minumum
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:07amhe really made no impact, so doesnt matter.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:21amOne less embarrassment for the Republican Party…….good riddens!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 10:47amI would like to see Palin in this position …………wont happen but I would think she would great for the R party
Report Post »davuf
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:27amRepublicorp –
You might be on to something with Palin for the chair. I don‘t think she is experienced enough to be president but I think she would be a good figurehead for the party and an indication of the party’s direction.
On this other issue about Michael Steele having his job because he is black; that is nothing but BS. Republicans get little credit for it but, they are very good at placing competent minorities in positions of authority. He is there because he has talent not because of some backwards affirmative action. His comments about the Tea Party are the real reason he needs to go. He is no longer a good figurehead for the Republican Party but that’s no reason to disrespect him.
Report Post »crypticmitch86
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:43am“riddens” isn’t a word
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:53am@Republicorp
In the case of Sarah Palin, yes she would make a good leader for the Republican Party as long as she did not compromise on her values and integrity. If not as the leader of the Right, then allowing her to work with the conservatives and the tea parties to make changes in the land, getting people who will put America and her ideals first and always ahead of themselves, would be good as well.
I can see her as a director for events, such as the campaign fund raising or such, and while I do think she would be a great President, some additional exposure and experience would help round out things to see how she stands up and stands out.
One thing though, is people consistantly underestimate her and her abilities.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 3:13pmWho ?
Report Post »Fletch
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 4:32pmDon’t let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya
Report Post »moonpeace
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:08pmThis job was created by God for Sarah Palin…but she doesn’t know it yet. She would light the conservative party on fire.
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