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November 12, 2010

Oh Goody. ANOTHER Election.
— Russ from Winterset

Just what we needed. Another chance to point fingers & scream at each other. I'm referring to the upcoming election for the Chairman of the RNC, which is currently held by Michael Steele.

Courtesy of Hot Air, I found this article at the National Journal's Hotline that discusses all the different factions that are lining up against Mr. Steele.

A Golden Nugget of Classical Goodness from the comments: "Steele has done a great job for the Republicans and brought in the Tea Party. He should stay in his position and we will fight for him." Oooooooookay. Saying that Steele "brought in" the Tea Party is a little like saying King George III "brought in" the the Continental Congress and the American Revolution, but I will concede that he has been at least friendly towards the Tea Parties.

Here's the thing: If you believe that Michael Steele has done a good job of leading the Republican Party, you need to believe that he set out to decentralize power on the right by helping alienate the Tea Party coalition and causing them to bypass the RNC with direct contributions to their favored candidates. If you think that this is a good thing, but don't believe that Steele set out to make it happen, voting for him would be like voting for Mr. Bean or Inspector Clouseau. Rewarding incompetence.

If you think that he's done a bad job and should be replaced, which way do you go with his replacement? There's talk of Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party, throwing his hat into the ring. I think this might be the best option out there. He's Steele's top assistant at the RNC, so he's not a completely new face who has to learn on the job; however, looking at how the Republican Party kicked ass & took names this year in the Badger State, he seems to be a proven winner.

Let's face it, no matter how the issue is resolved, the GOP will be labeled as racist in the media for deposing their first black chairman on the heels of a big legislative win. I think we need to dig in our heels and take the criticism, because the stakes are MUCH larger in the next election. 2012 isn't just another chance to take the Senate and increase our margin in the House - it's a freakin' Presidential year. Whether the Tea Party stays on the outside or they get one of their own into leadership at the RNC, the next chairman of the RNC will need to be a coalition builder between all factions on the right. Building "hip hop coalitions" and giving interviews to Al Sharpton will be the least of our problems in the next cycle. We need someone who can rally the faithful, and I'm afraid that Michael Steele isn't up to the job.

Posted by: Russ from Winterset at 07:32 AM | Comments (94)
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1 Sorry. Steele needs to step down. Not racist to say so.

Posted by: EC at November 12, 2010 07:40 AM (mAhn3)

Anyone have the recipe for napalm? My flamethrower is empty and I'm all out.

Damn. Of all times.

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at November 12, 2010 07:43 AM (r1h5M)

3 Trump the race card by replacing Steele with Michelle Malkin.

Posted by: cali grump at November 12, 2010 07:44 AM (hL0k8)

I hope it's Palin, it's what she's best at.

Posted by: Ben at November 12, 2010 07:45 AM (wuv1c)

5 OT - on Fox News the Red Eye Halftime Report video clip has Andy Levy swearing ... un-bleeped. Someone's in trouble.

Posted by: Waterhouse at November 12, 2010 07:45 AM (WDYCv)

6 Uh oh. Trolling behavior to commence promptly.

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 07:46 AM (AZGON)

7 Personally, I think that's the right job for Sarah Palin. She'd be good at it, plus it would take her out of the running for President, which, much as I'd like to see it, would probably not go well.

Posted by: Farmer Joe at November 12, 2010 07:46 AM (z4es9)

8 Michael Steele secretly did all the math on my first Ph.D thesis.

Posted by: Stephen Hawking's talking computer at November 12, 2010 07:47 AM (AZGON)

9 Has there ever been a black DNC chairman?

Posted by: the peanut gallery at November 12, 2010 07:47 AM (NurK6)

10
They're more interested in being the Cocktail Party than the Tea Party. So, how about disbanding the RNC? the most disheaveled collection of noxious gas bags and policy wonks this side of the DNC.

No great loss, I'm thinking...

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie at November 12, 2010 07:49 AM (1hM1d)

11 Let's face it, no matter how the issue is resolved, the GOP will be labeled as racist in the media for deposing their first black chairman on the heels of a big legislative win Think of it as a warm up to voting out Obama.

Posted by: Dave C at November 12, 2010 07:49 AM (poJjg)

12 He did not raise enough money, he spent political contributions promoting his book, he cut loose candidates he did not care for, and most importantly he only pretends to "get it." I nominate Newt.

Posted by: er at November 12, 2010 07:50 AM (JocV/)

13 You know, I'm not sure if this is the right job for Palin since the RNC chair is expected to woo very large fundraisers instead of small individual ones; however it may be a better route for her than running for office. Nevertheless... it would be delightful to see the spontaneous spattering of grey matter on the walls of MSNBC if Palin got the job.

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 07:50 AM (AZGON)

14 12 He did not raise enough money, he spent political contributions promoting his book, he cut loose candidates he did not care for, and most importantly he only pretends to "get it." I nominate Newt. Posted by: er at November 12, 2010 11:50 AM (JocV/) I'll second that- if only to keep him from running for POTUS.

Posted by: Nighthawk at November 12, 2010 07:51 AM (02uN6)

"...the GOP will be labeled as racist in the media for deposing their first black chairman on the heels of a big legislative win. I think we need to dig in our heels and take the criticism..."

Amen. Repubs were criticized for him (Uncle Tom and all that nonsense you know). Repubs would be criticized without him. It's going to happen no matter what. Besides, it's not like the reflexive knee-jerk RAAAACIST charge really means much anymore anyway.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 12, 2010 07:53 AM (fLHQe)

16

In an Andy Rooney Voice: "Ever wonder why the links on just about everybody's Blog Roll are hopelessly out of date?"

4/5 links on the blog roll in right column lead to holding pages at registrars, page not found, etc.

Posted by: Sphynx at November 12, 2010 07:53 AM (fEmj2)

17 the ~~GOP~~ Democratic Party will be labeled as racist in the media for deposing their ~~first black chairman~~ black Minority whip James Clyburn on the heels of a big legislative ~~win~~ loss That's more like it.

Posted by: Steny Hoyer at November 12, 2010 07:54 AM (AZGON)

18
PALIN!

Posted by: Dang at November 12, 2010 07:54 AM (TXKVh)

19 Look at the money the RNC had in the bank when Steele got in. Look at the money left at the start of 2010. 'Nuff said. The man is a failure. If he could have doubled the cash we could overlook his self-promotion and insults. But the fool can't even raise funds.

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 07:56 AM (AZGON)

20 I think the republicans need to think first and make sound decisions. I'm wondering if Michael Steele's heart isn't really with the people of Maryland and if maybe he's thinking of taking another crack at that guy he lost to the last time. That's a valid reason to step down and maybe Karl rove can run Micahel's campaign and he can have some nice contributions from the RNC and everyone is happy....

Posted by: curious at November 12, 2010 07:57 AM (p302b)

21 The Race cards seems to generate only the NAACP & not the rest of the country. So, I think it should be an issue.

Posted by: BlueFrog at November 12, 2010 07:57 AM (DTPOZ)

22 voting for him would be like voting for Mr. Bean or Inspector Clouseau. It would be like betting on Micheal J. Fox winning a game of "Operation." Yeah, it's mighty hot here in hell.

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 07:58 AM (AZGON)

23 Not Steele. He's a time bomb ticking away. Sarah would be great, this guy from Wisconsin with the weird name (Reince? seriously?) would be acceptable, but not Steele.

Posted by: joncelli at November 12, 2010 07:58 AM (RD7QR)

Michael Steele cost us 3 Senate seats and at least 25 House seats.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 12, 2010 08:00 AM (uFokq)

25 It appears to me that the position is worthless anyway. The NRC and the RNCC actually do all the heavy lifting.

Eliminate the position,

And leave Palin alone. She is doing just what she needs to do. She would have to be stupid to take that position.

Posted by: Vic at November 12, 2010 08:01 AM (/jbAw)

26 Michael Steele can shoot down incoming ICBMs with only a flashlight and a magnifying glass.

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 08:02 AM (AZGON)

27 I just love how Sarah Palin makes everyone nervous....the libs/ the dems/ the republicans/ even some conservatives....

it's too funny really...

Posted by: curious at November 12, 2010 08:03 AM (p302b)

28 voting for him would be like voting for Mr. Bean or Inspector Clouseau. You mean Steele offers us two hours of slapstick ham, and we pay ten bucks to see it?

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 08:04 AM (AZGON)

Anyone have the recipe for napalm? My flamethrower is empty and I'm all out.

Napalm = 3 parts Christine O'Donnell, 1 part Accusatory False Generalities, 3 parts Inflamed Conservative Electorate and 3 parts Condescending Gratuitously Insulting Bloggers mixed in an Anything Goes Blog.

*Remember to wear your asbestos underoos.

Posted by: kidney at November 12, 2010 08:08 AM (ENRGu)

30 Steele

Posted by: davidt at November 12, 2010 08:09 AM (9Pzy7)

31 Steele has got to go. The GOP succeeded in spite of him, not because of him. The same can be stated regarding most of the other GOP Elitists also, such as Krauthammer and 'Rove.

Posted by: maddogg at November 12, 2010 08:10 AM (OlN4e)

32 @22 Damn, Orwell. Just... Damn.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at November 12, 2010 08:11 AM (5pIHA)

33 The Party Chairman's first responsibility is fundraising. Achieving effective spokesmanship on party platform completes the job description.

Steele always stuck his foot in his mouth.

19
Look at the money the RNC had in the bank when Steele got in. Look at the money left at the start of 2010.

'Nuff said. The man is a failure. If he could have doubled the cash we could overlook his self-promotion and insults. But the fool can't even raise funds. Posted by: George Orwell

Posted by: eh at November 12, 2010 08:11 AM (H+LJc)

34 Mix the following: Christine O'Donnell Mike Castle Michael Steele Karl Rove Sarah Palin Beatles and bluegrass Longbows and stompy boots Stand back and watch the thread swell to 1500+

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 08:11 AM (AZGON)

35 32 @22 Damn, Orwell. Just... Damn. Too late. Right now Satan is administering a colonoscopy with a tire iron.

Posted by: George Orwell at November 12, 2010 08:13 AM (AZGON)

36 The job is three parts:
1.) Raise money
2.) Provide resources for a great GOTV operation, since its not something candidates automatically know how to do
3.) Stay out of the news

He failed at one and three totally, and arguably failed at two as well since he didn't raise money. Say what you like about grassroots donations, but the parties work at their best when big dollar donations are flowing in. Steele managed to piss everyone off who is a big money donor.

And if anyone thinks parties are pointless, see the DailyCaller article about how weak state parties are partly to blame with the influx of unvetted (well, unqualified) candidates and how it played a part in Reps losing some races. The party structure can always use new blood, but it also needs a serious revamping, because its no longer good at the things it is designed to do well.

Posted by: The Arbitor at November 12, 2010 08:13 AM (dejrp)

It's a damn shame that "firing" a black man/woman has a psychological/sociological element that makes it harder to do. But it's real. And will be a factor with Obama in 2012.

Get ready.

Posted by: Bat Chain Puller at November 12, 2010 08:17 AM (SCcgT)

38 see the DailyCaller article about how weak state parties are partly to blame with the influx of unvetted (well, unqualified) candidates and how it played a part in Reps losing some races. Hey, pipe down. We're trying to get some sleep over here.

Posted by: The California Republican Party at November 12, 2010 08:17 AM (AZGON)

39 Also, the reason anyone like Palin or Romney or anyone else who you would be good at the job wont run for it, is that its a position where if the party is to succeed, you have to put your own ambitions on the backburner and focus solely on everyone else running. Steele couldn't do this. Ironically, this kind of selfless behavior would be likely to boost anyone's name in the long run, but no one in politics can see more than 18 months in advance.

Posted by: The Arbitor at November 12, 2010 08:18 AM (dejrp)

40 Steele has got to go. The GOP succeeded in spite of him, not because of him. The same can be stated regarding most of the other GOP Elitists also, such as Krauthammer and 'Rove. Posted by: maddogg

Except that the Republican establishment is exactly that, well funded and entrenched, and not about to "go" or do ANYTHING on demand by the majority of Americans, the Tea Party movement now for example.

Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride. The GOP establishment already knifed Michele Bachmann, and will pummel the Congressional Tea Party Caucus with sabotage within it (Cornyn) and from without (Cantor).

Rick Perry's going to run for potus, and Palin will gladly be his running mate. We'll see about the "constitutional governance" America gets from either one.

Posted by: eh at November 12, 2010 08:19 AM (H+LJc)

41 Too late. Right now Satan is administering a colonoscopy with a tire iron. Posted by: George Orwell

Don't tell us they're removing a lodged computer cord.

Posted by: eh at November 12, 2010 08:21 AM (H+LJc)

42

How the fuck is this supposed to be divisive? At least here at AOSHQ?

We ALL hate Steele.

It's like bagging on Murkowski. That shit never fails to unify.

Posted by: s'moron at November 12, 2010 08:22 AM (UaxA0)

43 Too late. Right now Satan is administering a colonoscopy with a tire iron. Posted by: George Orwell Don't tell us they're removing a lodged computer cord. I don't know... is the rectum a serial or parallel port?

Posted by: George Orwell in hell at November 12, 2010 08:22 AM (AZGON)

44 Near as I can tell--please note the qualifier--Steele has done nothing for the Republican Party.

And the Republican Party has GOT TO STOP listening when someone yells "racism." Because all that is is an attempt to stop the discussion and demonize the "accused." EVERYONE should stop listening to anyone who yells "racism."

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 12, 2010 08:22 AM (bvfVF)

45 We need someone who can rally the faithful,

Sarah Palin.

Posted by: mpur in Texas (kicking Mexico's ass since 1836) at November 12, 2010 08:26 AM (QV82F)

How the fuck is this supposed to be divisive? At least here at AOSHQ?

We ALL hate Steele.

It's like bagging on Murkowski. That shit never fails to unify.

Posted by: s'moron at November 12, 2010 12:22 PM (UaxA0)

Replacing Steele is unifying. The question of who we replace him with? Maybe not so much. Hopefully we can find a happy medium.

Posted by: Russ from Winterset at November 12, 2010 08:27 AM (/MEFr)

48 We need someone who can rally the faithful,

Sarah Palin

Posted by: mpur in Texas (kicking Mexico's ass since 1836) at November 12, 2010 08:28 AM (QV82F)

49 Gargh

Sorry for the double/empty posts. The hamsters must be smoking crack today.

Posted by: mpur in Texas (kicking Mexico's ass since 1836) at November 12, 2010 08:28 AM (QV82F)

-------If you believe that Michael Steele has done a good job of leading the Republican Party, you need to believe that he set out to decentralize power on the right by helping alienate the Tea Party coalition and causing them to bypass the RNC with direct contributions to their favored candidates.--------

This is true.

I have a prepared text upon receiving a call from the RNC (or even the Rep. Cal. Comm.), "I would like to thank you for the very important work you are doing with the RNC - but, thanks to the internet, I can give directly to candidates. Therefore, I give to those reflecting my personal beliefs in constitutional governance. Again, thank you for your participation, and the very important work you do for the RNC."

Then, I hang up the phone.

Posted by: Mike at November 12, 2010 08:28 AM (rjoFk)

51 @Mike That is awesome. Everyone should do that.

Posted by: The Arbitor at November 12, 2010 08:30 AM (dejrp)

52 Doesn't matter. I'll never give money to the RNC. I'll stick to direct contributions to the candidates that get the Moron Seal of Approval, or Tea-Party thumbs up. Even though I gota live with not stop emails & phone calls for more money. Annoying yes, but the money goes where I want. And I feel pretty good about that.

Posted by: Paladin at November 12, 2010 08:32 AM (4kpbt)

53 Palin or Haley Barbour. It would be a good fit for either of them.

As long as Steele is shown the door.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 12, 2010 08:40 AM (i+9lz)

54 If Steele cared about what was really best for the Republican Party he would step down on his own.

If he was tactically smart (which is now in doubt) he would do it in a gracious positive way that brings in a superb replacement without controversy and serves as a stepping stone into pursuing his own political career at a level and location that matches his ability and political leanings.

Posted by: chuck at November 12, 2010 08:49 AM (//628)

the only screaming and finger pointing that will get done will by the RINO's who want Steele to stay.

this is a no-brainer Steele has to go, he was a disaster.

Sarah Palin is the defacto chair of the RNC, so give her the title.

Posted by: Shoey at November 12, 2010 08:54 AM (ehKDD)

56 Hate to break it to you guys but SP isn't going to take RNC chair. Why should she, she's effective already and she's her own boss, why work for a bunch of ungrateful winers?

SP won't be anyone's VP.....she'll either run for pres or back someone else.

I'm a big Michelle Bachman fan, the GOP is succeeding in getting people like me pretty pissed. Guess they want to be made irrelevant just like the dems are aiming for?

Posted by: curious at November 12, 2010 08:55 AM (p302b)

57 Mallamutt is right. The RNC Chair isn't a good place to build a "Cult of Personality". I'd rather have an effective nobody running the RNC than even a well-meaning celebrity. Keep the focus on the organization & the message, not the person, and we'll do as well as possible in '12.

Posted by: Russ from Winterset at November 12, 2010 08:56 AM (/MEFr)

58 Wondering when this side of the aisle is going to get the message that the left will never NOT call anything the right does racist?

The word has no meaning anymore. Fire Steele.

Posted by: Unclefacts, Summoner of Meteors, Bacon Raconteur at November 12, 2010 08:58 AM (eCAn3)

59 I'm thoroughly enjoying watching you guys panic over not having total control.

Beck is already making the democratic party as it is irrelevant. When people realize it's only libs and far left libs at that a new democratic party, conservative democrats will emerge.

Same with the republican party. More and more people are seeing it become irrelevant. Watch how the tea party gains more and more power and the republicans panic more and more.

Posted by: curious at November 12, 2010 09:00 AM (p302b)

60 Have you guys been paying attention? Guess not.

Posted by: curious at November 12, 2010 09:02 AM (p302b)

61 I expect the GOP to screw it up.
Then the Tea-Party to form as it's own party. Without the name-brand of being the party of rich-white-people.
Sarah will probably be running it. So she won't run in "12"
Both the Dem's and the Rep's will become minority parties ... then we can move on to conquer the WORLD! Oh did I say that last part out loud?

Posted by: Paladin at November 12, 2010 09:06 AM (4kpbt)

62 Col. West should rally to push Steele out. It would prove his authenticity.

Posted by: Barbarian at November 12, 2010 09:09 AM (EL+OC)

63 Michael Steele draws first challenger in RNC Chair race

Former Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saul Anuzis announced this morning that he will run to be chairman of the Republican National Committee, becoming the first -- though almost certainly not the last -- candidate in the race against Michael Steele.

From the WaPo:

http://tinyurl.com/25xde56

Never heard of the guy. Anyone know anything about him?

Posted by: Tami at November 12, 2010 09:09 AM (VuLos)

64 Mike Castle can bring in the moderates and independents.

Posted by: zombie claude howard jones at November 12, 2010 09:09 AM (eQPq+)

65 How about Saul Anuzis? He's running.

Posted by: Fallen Sparrow at November 12, 2010 09:09 AM (KGBoc)

66 I wish Mitt Romney would have done what Howard Dean did after the 2004 race. He would be an outstanding RNC chairman.

Posted by: doug at November 12, 2010 09:10 AM (iq/yq)

then put Ken Blackwell in there, or is he not sufficently "nuanced", progressive, or supportive of Big Gov. enough for you either? do feel compelled to chop him down too?

what the hell is wrong with some of you?

the Old Boy-Establishment GOP is dead, Dead, DEAD!

LET IT GO!

Big Gov. has to die and none, I repeat, NONE of the Old Guard (Dem or Repub) will cut anything significant.

we have to put new blood in these positions, the old blood is killing us.

Posted by: Shoey at November 12, 2010 09:10 AM (ehKDD)

68 I know who would be perfect for the job.

Dick Armey

Posted by: ThePaganTemple at November 12, 2010 09:12 AM (0navM)

69 If its possible to cram more buzz words into an opening paragraph I have never seen it. The only thing missing was paradigm.

Posted by: toby928Â™ at November 12, 2010 01:12 PM (S5YRY)

They also forget 'Green'.

Posted by: Tami at November 12, 2010 09:14 AM (VuLos)

70 toby, I can't believe that paragraph didn't include the magic word.....SYNERGY.

Posted by: Russ from Winterset at November 12, 2010 09:18 AM (T4kFH)

71 Steele has already hinted around (with Sharpton present) that getting rid of him would amount to racism.

http://tinyurl.com/24pm2pt

Posted by: Geronimo at November 12, 2010 09:19 AM (ZpV3b)

72 Barbour would make a stronger Presidential contender than a lot of other people I could think of. Former RNC chair, two-term governor, got Mississippi through Katrina without any of the drama New Orleans had....

If he goes for it, I'd even try working the campaign.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 12, 2010 09:28 AM (HBTr7)

73 To answer an above question: Saul A is a prick and is just like Steele; in it for himself, not the party.

And, to be a prick, we got Steele BECAUSE everyone thought we needed an 'in your face' chairman. I bet if someone were to go find the post from two years ago talking about Steele you'd find a whole host of people on the comments bitching about how "I dont know who this Duncan fellow is, but Steele, he's black! And Black=awesome!" or some other such nonsense.

The point - none of us get to vote for the chairman. The state party committee does. And if you'd like a say, call your state party once the nominees all declare. I really wish Ace or someone would go over the job of the party chair so that everyone is on the same page.

Posted by: The Arbitor at November 12, 2010 09:44 AM (dejrp)

74 There's a story told about Frank Robinson, which probably is apocryphal, but it ought to be true.

Robinson was a great baseball players: a Hall of Famer, and the last man to win the triple crown. And he was the first black man to be hired as a major-league manager.

The story goes that during the press conference when Robinson was introduced as manager of the Baltimore Orioles, a reporter asked him what it meant for him to be the first black manager. And he replied, "What this means is that I will be the first black man to be fired as a major-league manager." Which he was, because the Orioles of that era were pretty terrible.

Like I said, the story is probably apocryphal; but if it's true, it says a lot about Robinson's character: He knew he was hired to do a job, and that sooner or later every manager is fired, and he accepted that it would have nothing to do with his race: only with whether his team won.

I would hope that Michael Steele would show the same grace and maturity. But I really doubt it.

Posted by: Brown Line at November 12, 2010 09:49 AM (VrNoa)

75 Barbour's problem: the accent.

Posted by: Sphynx at November 12, 2010 09:53 AM (fEmj2)

76 I'd be careful about joining that firm, Toby. It sounds like they hook electrodes up to their employees' nuts and zap them to make the workers work harder. (Unless you're into that sort of thing.)

Posted by: andycanuck at November 12, 2010 09:53 AM (eQPq+)

77 Toby, what would you say you DO, here?

Posted by: Outside consultant at November 12, 2010 09:55 AM (ieV/9)

78 there is no need of a third party (yet), but i grow weary of progressive republicans attempts to hold on to the reigns of power. Don't these assholes know when they are getting their asses kicked out the door?

Posted by: Shoey at November 12, 2010 10:01 AM (ehKDD)

79 To the morons hoping Palin will replace Steele and leave the way open for their favorites in the '12 Presidential , give it up, it's pathetic. You're going to have to beat her in primaries, and rotsa ruck with that. Between now and then she will continue speaking and raising money for Cons and TPers. On the other hand, Mitt Romney isn't doing anything, to all appearances.

Posted by: Yer typical moron at November 12, 2010 10:02 AM (QBwHN)

a progressive republican says:

"...but, but Romney and Huckabee beat Obama in the polls!"

to which the TEA Party responds:

"don't make us hurt you"

Posted by: Shoey at November 12, 2010 10:08 AM (ehKDD)

81 The only thing that I can think of where Steele was totally successful was in pissing off the Republican base by calling them names.

The major problem in replacing him is that anyone that's really qualified for the job won't want it -- which is true of any political position.

Posted by: RoadRunner at November 12, 2010 10:16 AM (npMeg)

82 Imma read this just as soon as I finish eating this bag of dicks.

Posted by: Russ's Mom's Poon at November 12, 2010 10:46 AM (G5qLy)

83 I'll play devil's advocate and say something nice about Steele. The RNC was utterly effed up before Steele became chair. It was the RNC voting members that picked him in and they are the ones that will never make an awesome choice like Michelle Malkin.

Posted by: John Galt at November 12, 2010 10:55 AM (NLWij)

84 Steele needs to go.
The difference between conservatives and leftists is that we try to get the best person for the job. Screw the identity politics.
Let them call us racist--they'll do that anyway.
But what will they do when we run the most qualified, most perfect man for the job of president in 2012--and he happens to be black?
http://tinyurl.com/2fsajy2

Ah, the sound of liberal heads exploding!
http://tinyurl.com/28v7w6n

Posted by: WestForWestWing2012 at November 12, 2010 11:56 AM (yJlU8)

Now, it is possible for the Tea Party to actually become a viable third party. I do not discount that. I am just noting that it is not as easy as some here smuggly conclude it to be.

Posted by: Mallamutt at November 12, 2010 01:23 PM (OWjjx)

That's not even what they are claiming. They are saying it will become the second party. Which is even more unlikely.

No third party has ever risen to be a major party in US History. The earlier second party has to die first. This is true of the Federalists, who died after opposing the War of 1812, and the Whigs, who died over slavery issues before the formation of the Republican Party arose as a coalition of opponents to the Kansas Nebraska act.

It is far easier for a major party to change its positions and absorb the third party.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 12, 2010 12:01 PM (z1N6a)

86 On the other hand, Mitt Romney isn't doing anything, to all appearances.

Posted by: Yer typical moron at November 12, 2010 02:02 PM (QBwHN)

You know who that helps, don't you??

Posted by: Hugh Hewitt at November 12, 2010 12:02 PM (z1N6a)

87 I agree, people like me have crow to eat about Michael Steele. I wanted a black guy (basically because the Democrats had one). I recalled that Blackwell had weighed in on creationism and so I ruled him out. And I recalled that Steele hasn't pounded that particular chicken and was furthermore likeable, and had a not bad administrative track record in Maryland. I had no idea that Steele was going to morph into an insecure, fame-seeking, dithering fool.

Posted by: Zimriel at November 12, 2010 12:02 PM (tkNji)

88 The idea of bypassing the RNC and giving directly to candidates is almost enough to make me jizz in my pants.

The apparatchiks and good old boys in the Republican party are to blame for it turning away from fiscal conservatism.

The US already has one criminal conspiracy masquerading as a political party, we don't need two. We don't need a Republican party comprised of Murkowskis, we need one comprised of Reagans.

Tempe Tea Party!

Posted by: Lee Reynolds at November 12, 2010 12:10 PM (/gY4D)

89 "Reince Priebus." He said "Reince Priebus."

Heh heh. Heh heh.

Posted by: Michael Steele at November 12, 2010 01:17 PM (i5153)

90 91 I agree, people like me have crow to eat about Michael Steele. I wanted a black guy (basically because the Democrats had one). I recalled that Blackwell had weighed in on creationism and so I ruled him out.

So did I, brother. So did I.

Posted by: Charles Johnson at November 12, 2010 01:19 PM (i5153)

91 Didn't Paline jus *prove* she's the best person for the job?

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Posted by: fsafs at November 14, 2010 03:44 PM (o5zIg)

93 @64 Saul Anuzis is actually a pretty stand up guy, I have known him for years. He is a dedicated individual who would do one hell of a job at focusing on helping the republican party get the right people into office.

Posted by: robjw at November 16, 2010 01:26 AM (U0yxA)

94 Has there ever been a black DNC chairman?

Posted by: cheap electronics at December 31, 2010 05:16 PM (GmiQ6)

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