New Leadership for the RNC: Priebus to Replace Steele
- Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:43pm by
Meredith Jessup
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“As Reagan said, ‘Our nation is that shining city upon a hill, and we must work to keep it that way,’” Reince Priebus said, invoking the spirit of former President Ronald Reagan Friday afternoon as he accepted the RNC’s nomination to become the next chairman of the Republican National Committee.
After seven ballots, Priebus, chairman of the Wisconsin GOP, secured the nomination with 97 votes, ahead of Michigan GOP chairman Saul Anuzis (43) and GOP operative Maria Cino (28).
Just an hour before the final ballot was cast, chairman Michael Steele removed himself from the race after it became clear he would not be able to garner enough votes from RNC members to remain competitive in the race.
Priebus, a former member of Steele’s inner circle, won the support of many grassroots supporters in his bid to become the RNC’s next chairman. In fact, Steele pointedly refused to endorse Priebus upon exiting the race, instead throwing his support behind Cino. During the race, Priebus made clear that he stood opposed to many of the decisions his predecessor made and pledged to bring success similar to that of his tenure as Wisconsin’s chairman to the national arena.
Perhaps the most difficult task ahead of the new chairman will be to reign in the party’s finances which currently suffer under a $20 million debt in the wake of the 2010 midterm election cycle. Also at the top of Priebus‘ priority list will be reestablishing relationships with disillusioned donors which eroded under Steele’s watch.
Priebus will also be charged with finding various ways to unite the different ideological wings of the party, most notably looking for a cooperative relationship with conservative tea partiers — a sizable portion of the party’s electoral base.
The term for RNC chairman is two years, meaning Priebus will lead the campaign organization through the 2012 election as Republicans hope to take back the White House from President Barack Obama.
Here is Priebus’ video announcement of his candidacy which touts his leadership in turning Wisconsin red in 2010:
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Comments (124)
baynu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 8:17pmReince Priebus, interesting name
Report Post »i like this choice
independentvoteril
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:34pmI don’t think he had better try to REIGN in the T.E.A. Party groups.. heck.. I belong to TWO T.E.A. party groups in my area and when it comes time to vote I VOTE ISSUES and if the guy on the right does NOT stand up to snuff I vote 3rd party.. the ONLY time I didn’t was when I held my nose and voted for Kirk.. and so far he’s 2 for 2 on his votes.. and I expected no less but hop NEXT election someone who’s a REAL conservative runs.. I also DO NOT send money to the RNC I send money ONLY to the candidates I support even IF they are not in my district..Many in the T.EA. party do the same which is WHY we won so many seats..
Report Post »9thCommandment
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:28pmNow PLEASE get your repubes to act with strength. Understand they go into the lions den when talking to the press. Don‘t be afraid that you won’t be invited to the next big Hollywood type party in DC.
Report Post »JustMel71
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:27pmJust some food for thought. Maybe not so conservative as some might think. You decide.
http://biggovernment.com/driehl/2010/12/21/is-reince-priebus-eminent-domain-liberalism/
http://biggovernment.com/driehl/2010/12/15/is-reince-priebus-shovel-ready-in-race-for-rnc-chair/
Report Post »Workforit
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:01pmThings are looking up!
Report Post »Hyena
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:00pmThe boy is from Wisconsin and there are very credible people who will not be happy with this.
Think “the establishment” candidate Ron Johnson. This guy is the establishment RINO and it will only take time for him to prove himself to be such.
Report Post »SouthernLiving
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:50pmsteele obviously didn’t do such a bad job. Big wins this last november. Thank God for all the extra support from the Chamber of commerce and crossroads GPS. Thank God for the Citizen’s unitied ruling, so now all the real conservative businessmen can donate all they want to stop the democrat’s agenda for the people. Hopefully now we’ll have a more business friendly government. That’s what the constitution is all about.
Report Post »AU Patriot
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:44pmI know nothing about this guy. Does anyone know if he is a RINO or Tea Party guy? Does anybody know his contact information so we can communicate the values and principles we would want him to work by?
Report Post »mara123
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:11pmHe is not a tea party guy, he is the worst of the lot of them, A Obamacare supporter an a lier.
Report Post »justice
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:39pmGood Luck, you are going to have a tough road ahead.
Report Post »bhelmet
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:38pmI know nothing about this guy – the fact he is from WI scares me – Socialist central is what WI means to me. I hope this guy is not that, but I wished the same for Polenty – an establishment hack – I feel the same about this guy.
Report Post »Texas_Tip
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:34pmHe certainly engineered a very strong showing in Wisconsin if the video above is any indication. We’re sure to get a belly full of Mr. Priebus on the Sunday talks and other media for weeks to come.
Cheers,
Report Post »Tip
AmericanLass
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:22pmHe worked for a Law Firm which supports The Healthcare Bill, says its Constitutional.
Report Post »8jrts
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:06pmTime for us to do our homework and check this guy out. At least he isn’t coming off like “god” and a “know it all”. Anyone open to working with others and open to ideas within the conservative values, would be great!!!!!! Those of you who refer to Steele’s skin are the racists. Steele didn’t do his job well, case closed.
Report Post »beebacksoon
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:18pmAmen!
Report Post »Firelight
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:21pmSteele took the GOP into debt. — I will send some green ($) — that is the only color I can see. Thank You for the effort Mr. Steele.
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:25pmVery Well Put
Report Post »beebacksoon
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:05pmYa know, there are always a few bloggers that never seem to shed even a hint of a positive statement in their posts. To those, I respect your right to free speech, however, suggest the rest of us skip over those type blogs, and not waste time or energy replying.
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:23pmok That sounds reasonable…Me I would just like SOME sort of read on this guy
Report Post »Danielle1212
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:02pmI hate to tell him but Republicans won because so many people are sick of Democrat spending and big government – HAS ANYONE EVEN HEARD OF THIS PERSON? I have not!!!
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:07pmJust google his name……there is lots to choose from.
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:02pmWonder if Reince has a chippy babe on the side like Steele
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:00pmThis guy had BETTER be better…this conservative is tired of being thrown under the bus by RINOs Gop elites and corrupt political Family dynasties
Report Post »Capt_Spalding
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:59pmSorry that Michael Steele turned out to be such a disappointment … especially after his speech at the RNC where many of us were first introduced to him. Seems like he got the Leadership gig and changed, lost his real interest to fight and energize the Republican party. Enough of the nonsense now… it’s time for the Republican Party to get real as we continue to clean out that need to “get out of the way”!
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:06pmAgain lets hope there is a REAL change…and NOT a different face at the controls bulldozing ‘cr*p’ onto conservatives
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:11pm@CAPT_SPALDING
“….clean out that need to “get out of the way”!”
Whatever does that mean?
Isnt this a bit Loughner-esque? Ouch.
Report Post »koyettsu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:54pmCurses lol I am from Wisconsin, under Rince’s his leadership we have had the largest shift from one party to another in at least 50 years. I am honestly shocked libs haven’t been exiting the state in a huge line running for California. Anyway congrats, you all get to benefit now from his political genius.
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:01pmI wish we could have kept him, but that would be selfish. He is a CORE conservative. Rino’s beware……he has a list, AND he has a list to replace you.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:03pmLiberals running to California? Anyone figure they have understood (the liberals and progressives) that the earth DOES actually move in CA, just not the way they want it to. Earthquakes can be such a good means to un-nerve a political figure…say by the entire lot of them disappearing into the depths of the abyssal plane of the deepest ocean.
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:03pmok I hope so….personally what little I have seen I am not impressed
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:22pm@koyettsu
Report Post »We flipped back here in Ohio, too, only it didn’t take 50 years, it just took 4. Maybe the people in Ohio are smarter :-)
338lapua
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:53pmA great day for the national Republicans, a sad day for us in Wisconsin.We wish you well Reince!
Report Post »TPARTY RADIO
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 9:01pmY’all will be cursing this RINO soon enough.
Report Post »Plan to replace him with a Tea Party patriot asap.
foolsgold
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:51pmI guess the Republicans just dont like black people in positions of power….
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:54pmShut your fffing pie hole troll!
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:56pmAgain, FOOLSGOLD, your answers reflect the deep concern you have for the US during these trying times, furthermore, your name is a continual shining example of your intellect! ALL Conservatives are racists, correct…..
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:58pmyou said that in the other thread….you seem pretty limited there JALUI (Just Another Liberal Useful Idiot)
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:58pmHMMMM, the KKK was the terrorist wing of the democrat party. The democrats OPPOSED the Civil Rights act of 1965…..shall I continue or how about if you just slink your slimy troll a** bask to the KOS
Report Post »cavalla
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:02pmhave you evrer heard of codelizza rice? this guy served for two years, ever heard of martin luther king?
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:04pmGlad your loved the irony KOYETTSU.
No, no, no: not all conservatives are racist, but many do their best to show their dislike of O as a balck man by hiding behind fuzzy and silly ideological descriptors that are in fact contradictory: O is a “marxist, nazi, racist, commy, socialist, muslim sleeper, Kenyan anti-colonialist” etc etc
Sadly the Republican party is now beholden to the Tea Party, hence the racist element has crept in.
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:13pm@338LAPUA
Thanks.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:40pmWe don‘t look at color of people’s skin like you commie liberals do, you’re the racists and everything else you call us Americans, you’re trash, no matter what color you are.
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:16pmWhat do you gain by coming here and name calling? There are racists in every group, White, black, R, D, they are everywhere. Pointing your finger at conservatives makes no sense since statistically the ratio of racists in the Tea Party is less than it is in the general population.
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:27pm@ FOOLSGOLD
Excuse me for this rebuttal; however, you make too many radical assumptions to be verified as feasible. The only politically charged name I would afford the President of the United States is “Social Reformist” which, he so eloquently “left the cat out of the bag” when he was asked by Joe the Plumber on October 14, 2008. Are you are going to raise my taxes, “The response was telling.
“Senator Obama: It’s not that I want to punish your success; I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you that they’ve got a chance to success, too. I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.” His words are testament to his logic. Disagree?
Not unlike many other millions of my fellow Americans, I work very, very hard for what little I own. I am a self employed, proprietor of an S Corporation, employ 7 people, (with families) never received a dime in government money, (now I am mad) and you, you self serving ass, you have the courage to call me a racist, bigot, and as good as “white trash”. Speak for yourself, and heed your own words. When the time arrives to reflect and decide on our future track of our country, I know where I want to be. That is with the TEA Party and Conservatives. You, my brother will either leave the US or change colors. I presume and predict the latter.
Report Post »Slobaphobe
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:50pmNo.FoolsGold. We live in the real world where, if one does not produce one is fired.
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 8:51pm@PA PATRIOT
I cite your quote:
“Senator Obama: It’s not that I want to punish your success; I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you that they’ve got a chance to success, too. I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.
Thats sounds perfectly like Republican dogma to me, specifically the reasons for cutting taxes, the Republican manta of “trickle down economics”, where the wealthy supposedly will spend more and this will trickle (it is hoped) down to stores and services where jobs will thus be created. Sadly this wont work: they wont be spending it at your company. They‘ll spend it at Tiffany’s and in the Bahamas.
And the new label for O seems to be “Social Reformist”? Whats that? That sounds to me like the Tea Party who want to scrap SOCIAL security, Medicade/care, and scrap unemployment benefits. [As Beck said, if you dont have a job after 90 days of unemployment benefits, you MUST be a bum.]
So, do YOU want SOCIAL REFORM of scrapping all these entitlements?? Do you have relatives who use any of this? But if indeed you are this SOCIAL REFORMER-type, good luck to you on your own then in the brutish world we live in. Try explaining it to the millions who depend on it.
Report Post »davecoolworld
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 12:28amFoolsgold……I can‘t wait to hear what you say when Colonel Alan West is the Republican Presidential Nominee in ’12. BTW no one had more black Americans in their administration than President GW Bush. Any thoughts on Condo Rice? No wait, don’t answer …you are too predictable.
Report Post »rbqueen
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 3:17am@ PA PATRIOT – You do realize that foolsgold’s name is perfect for him and for his progressive lib commie friends. Just like the name, it makes you think that it is good and worth something and it turns out to be as useless and worthless as anything can be. It sure looks to me like that describes spooky dude, the demo party and all the other progressive liberal democrats out there.
Another thing to point out too is that are you aware that in the entire history of the world there was only one time that a jacka$$ said something worthwhile and made any sense. That one is in the Bible, long before the jacka$$’s got together and created a party in this country and even used their picture to describe the party.
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 8:51am@ FOOLSGOLD
How convenient you find it to twist my words. It certainly must be a reflection of your non-capitalist, progressive ideology, resulting in Social Reform. Please remember that one must work (be paid for some type of service, labor or material goods) for the trickle down theory to work. Not by my government taking it from me and giving it to someone else…. Obama Care?
Report Post »You may have all my money. Come and get it.
I believe you are a coward and as worthless as your name.
FOOL
Lana40
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:51pmDon’t know this guy. Anyone?
Report Post »koyettsu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:10pmLOL I am in that video several times!
Report Post »koyettsu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:17pmHe is or I guess now was the Chairman of the Wisconsin GOP, he helped pick candidates that stomped the hell out of the Democrats that have held power in Wisconsin for a long time. Wisconsin flipped from Blue to dark DARK red in the last election including, Governor, Senator, 2 Congressional Seats, the state senate, the state legislature, Treasurer, we held the attorney general, we pretty much hold all the cards at this point. It was the largest shift from one party to another in well over 50 years 1930 something I believe.
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:27pmkoyettsu…WOW…if this mope can do that on the national level the republic might have a fighting chance. Thank you that’s some heartwarming news on a cold winters night
Report Post »beebacksoon
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:49pmGood! More new blood. Let’s wish him the best, in the coming 2 yrs!
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:05pmEven though he is new blood, I will keep an eye on the doings of him and the republicans. Let us keep the fire to their feet; 2012 is not that far off.
Report Post »wtd
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:54pmPriebus is not the conservative everyone here is making him out to be:
Report Post »http://biggovernment.com/driehl/2010/12/21/is-reince-priebus-eminent-domain-liberalism/
Big Government pointed out Priebus’ relationship to stimulus dollar solicitations . Priebus certainly talks the right talk in these Tea Party times, unfortunately, his fondness for liberal catch-phrases, his position as a law clerk for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in Los Angeles (the same NAACP, by the way, that recently tried to malign the tea party movement as racist), his appreciation for the use of eminent domain to take land from a small business–land it needed to survive–and his profiting from Stimulus funds . . .Priebus, a conservative? It’s extremely unlikely. Apparently, the RNC did not get the message from the Nov. elections, or they have a short memory and took it for granted. Old habits never die. . .after generations of Republicans who have ascribed to the “go along to get along” strategy of bigger government . . .stick a fork in it. RNC is done and deservedly so. Not one more dime to the RNC. Any political money is going to a true conservative with a strong conservative platform.
broker0101
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:49pmHave no fear, Beck-Bots, Glenn will give you your opinion of Mr. Reince first thing Monday morning.
Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:57pmCute Broker…childish but cute so YOU know so much about this guy YOU educate us. If you can’t then shaddup
Report Post »koyettsu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:57pmEveryone is excited about Reince so why would we need to wait for Glenn to tell us his opinion of the man? lol it isn’t us who needs someone to tell us what to think, that is a trait of the left.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:00pmHave no fear, for Broker 0101 demonstrates what a real lunatic is all about!
Garbageman cheer!!!!
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:07pm@Broker 0101
In case you fail to understand what a Garbageman Cheer is, it is the response of trashmen clapping their hands togeather in pure satirical manners, while giving the recipient of the honors a look of the most pure disdain and disinterest – usually at the one who is irrelevent and non-comical at the same instant.
So again, Garbage man cheers to you!!!
Report Post »Awakened One
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:18pmBroker, who on the left tells their listeners to do their own homework and look for themselves. Uh, no one. Talk about being told what to think. Ever notice how the libs always say the same things at the same times on the same topics? Ever notice how predictably partisan the liberal media is? Everyone knew the libs were going to try and blame these shootings on conservatives. Did the liberal media wait even an hour before trying to blame Beck, Rush, Palin and the Tea Party? And is it even remotely true? Everyone here knows you for the propagandist that you are. Have you every offered an honest post? Ever? Take an honest look in the mirror sometime. Is that even possible. For your sake I hope so.
Report Post »rbqueen
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:35pmI only hope that this guy lives up to being a conservative. I will not help support the RNC with any money until I find out who and what this guy is. Let him begin with explaining why he was working on the legal fund for the NAACP. Prove you’re a true conservative and not an elitist, until that time do not bother to have any of your people call me.
Report Post »8jrts
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:09pmHave a relaxing weekend…as most liberals do…resume‘ your fun antic’s on Monday….isn’t that when libs go back to work….ooooopppps paid holiday for pencil pushin gov workers….every day is a holiday….let us follow the french…
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:13pmAnd that statement is constructive, how?
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:16pmAWAKENED, actually, that’s the best way to tell a move_on operative. If they use the phrase “do your homework” or some other smarmy condescending crap phrase that implies that we on the right are somehow stupid hicks with no education and are led by our noses by those we hold in esteem.
Report Post »Kinda ironic, dontcha think?
knotaclu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:48pmthis is very good news for conservatives…
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:50pmLets hope he is up to the job of keeping the Progressives in check, and the conservatives feet to the fire so the people can get on with fixing and saving the country. I wish him the best of luck, and the best of grace from the Almighty in this time ahead.
Report Post »Balladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:55pmThis has BETTER be…This conservative is getting tired of being thrown under the bus by the GOP Elitists The RINOs the Stealth Progressives and corrupt political Dynastic Families
Report Post »P C BE DAMNED
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:00pmHeadline from the Communist Progressives“ Republican Party purges itself of African American leaders”
What-A-Joke
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:06pmIf they don’t get to work and start getting some results, they might not have as much luck derailing the Obama train as they think. We want results! Not promises promises and more promises.
http://timnbettyp.blogspot.com/
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:07pmI was backing Saul Anuzis….
Reince didn’t seem conservative enough to me.
I hope he has the balls to educate the people.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:08pmWell crap
Report Post »now the Tucson shootings will be Priebus’ fault.
GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:16pmHeadline news: Denise K defends John B on MSNBC’s Ed S show.
Report Post »Tea Party Conservatism
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:24pmPerhaps Priebus will at least give credit where credit is due, unlike his predecessor who gave the RNC all the credit for the November victories in his concession speech, completely failing to even mention the Tea Party.
“In matters of power let no more be heard of the confidence in man but bind them down from mischief by the chains of the constitution.” Thomas Jefferson
“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
Why Obama is ineligible – regardless of his birthplace
Report Post »By Leo C. Donofrio, Esq.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=134881
nothingbuthetruth
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:30pmMessage to new RNC Chairman……Not one dime to RINO’s… No Dede Scazzafava, Scott Brown, Olimpia Snowe types. Dont even call my house for a penny unless they are true republican conservatives.
CatB
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:34pmBalladeer
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:55pm
This has BETTER be…This conservative is getting tired of being thrown under the bus by the GOP Elitists The RINOs the Stealth Progressives and corrupt political Dynastic Families
I agree! The way I see it this is their LAST chance .. they either become TEA or dishwater .. which we throw out!
Report Post »1TrueOne55
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:37pmWell when you consider that the Progressive movement has deep roots in Wisconsin. I see this as a slap at Minorities trying to get beyond the self imposed ceiling in the GOP. I am white but I have had many black friends when my father was stationed in Germany on many Army Bases. They are just as able to do what is called on. But when you don’t get the backing of those whom you serve then it is hard to get anywhere in life.
I felt that when Steele was nominated Chairman after the 08 election trouncing that it was just a token gesture and now I fear that it was true… I have very conservative values and one of them is that God is no respecter of persons of wealth, color or gender. He is my example, to bad his children are not as faithful to his ideals.
And those money problems were brought on by those who may have had a problem with Steele as chairman, if you see a marked increase in funding then you will now that my gut feeling maybe true.
Report Post »Divern808
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:55pmAbout bloody time
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:03pmMy hope is that he has learned a lot and has a different mindset than he did ten years ago.
Report Post »If not, Michael Steele will look good in hind-sight.
mara123
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:08pmA sad day for conservatives, a backer of Obamacare an he fed at the Government trough, Disgusting!
Report Post »getalong
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 8:02pmBreathing new life into the Republicans. We can be assured that the 2012 elections will be rampant with progressive, socialist dirty tricks. Conservatives and others who want a better way than what has been offered for this country by the progressives, must get out the votej. Every vote will count in 2012!!
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:12pmUm…why are you libs (and TRUEONE) think this was a racist gesture? The conservative party aren’t the ones who are rasist at all! We want EVERYONE to succeed and have a shot at happiness. We also DON’T believe in “affermative action” as it degades those who DO get token jobs over another who has better talents of another race. I ALSO believe most blacks DON’T have a fair shot in the job market, not because they are black, but because inner city PUBLIC schools suck so hard. My choice would be to have a voucher system so the kids in the bad districts can go to a better school so they have a fair shot against more priviledged kids, making them better able to compete in the marketplace of employment.
Report Post »As for Michael Steele, I thought he was a GREAT Congressman, and had high hopes for him as RNC, but he failed over, and over, and over ad nausium. I admit, I know nothing about this new guy at all, but I hope he does well. We need good leadership…. no, EPIC leadership in the coming years to pull our Country from over the brink. I’ll give him a chance, but until I know more about him, I’ll research on my own on canidates and throw my support to those I feel are worthy.
Like Mike Pence who, incidentallly, is MY congressman, and THANK GOD for that!
TruthLover
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 1:27amGreat. He’s from Wisconsin. Almost as messed up as Illinois, what with Madison being the liberal capital of the Midwest and all. How do you say that name anyway?
Report Post »Non_Probate_Asset
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 5:06amMy Sacred Honor,
Michael Steele was never a Congressman. He ran for Senate but lost. Your “informed” opinion is badly misinformed.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 8:02amWho? Sounds like a tropical disease… Wish him luck!
Report Post »byehlik
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 8:59amI do not know who this guy is. But I am glad Steele is gone, he was part of the establishment. I hope this new face does what I think he is promoting… conservatism. That would be a nice change of pace. I would like to see the entire lot of career Republicans gone, and replaced with Constitutional Conservatives. One can only hope. Vote 2012!
Report Post »Govans56
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 10:58amAre you kidding? This guy was for the stimulus and healthcare, I’m sure the Dems love this. Both parties are pathetic and exist for greed and power.
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 1:59pmHow is it good news for conservatives that we have a moderate in charge of the GOP?
Report Post »People need to wake up. The GOP is dead.
avenger
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 3:23pmonly time will tell….time to get rid of progressives and rinos !
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 12:26amMy Sacred Honor –
Just a quick update on Michael Steele from Wikipedia –
From 2003 to 2007, he was the seventh Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, the first African American elected to statewide office in Maryland…..During his time as Lieutenant Governor, he chaired the Minority Business Enterprise taskforce, actively promoting an expansion of affirmative action in the corporate world.[3]
In 2006, Steele made an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Senate, losing to Democrat Ben Cardin. He then served as chairman of GOPAC, the political training organization of the Republican party, was a political commentator for Fox News and a partner at the law firm of Dewey & LeBoeuf before making his bid for RNC Chairman. He co-founded the Republican Leadership Council, a “fiscally conservative and socially inclusive” political action committee, in 1993.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Steele
I had heard him once or twice on Fox and felt that he was a good choice for RNC Chair. That lasted a whole 28 days and literally, as I was sitting there with my checkbook in my hand, a story turned up that Steele had said “Rush Limbaugh is an entertainer. Rush Limbaugh, his whole thing is entertainment. Yes, it’s incendiary. Yes, it’s ugly.” I was absolutely astounded that he would start out by attacking a fellow conservative. And the downward spiral continued from there.
http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/14/michael-steele-a-timeline-of-the-rnc-chairmans-woes/
If I had a vote, it would have been for Saul Anuzis, but since Renice Priebus has been elected, so be it. I hadn’t a clue as to what ethnic/racial group either of them belonged to, but I hope that Priebus will not make the same mistakes that Steele made. It’s been a long, tough two years for the RNC. Let’s hope better times are ahead.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 1:37amMEH, You got me, and I felt it was wrong, but you are right. “Lieutenant Governor”.
Report Post »My bad. And thanks for the correction.