New RNC Chief Reince Priebus Fires GOP Convention Staff

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Reince Priebus is cleaning house. Just days after being elected the head of of the Republican National Committee, Priebus has sacked the staff involved in planning the 2012 GOP convention.

In a written statement, Priebus said changes were necessary to ensure that the convention in Tampa, Fla., "will be worthy" of the Republican candidate for president.

"Those changes start today. I have discontinued the employment of the convention liaison and the employees of the Committee on Arrangements, effective immediately," Priebus said. "I look forward to bringing on top-notch staff and planning a convention that all Republicans, especially our 2012 presidential nominee, can be proud of."

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McCain said that Obama had "comforted and inspired the country" and performed an important service by encouraging "every American who participates in our political debates -- whether we are on the left or right or in the media -- to aspire to a more generous appreciation of one another and a more modest one of ourselves."

January 18 2011 at 11:29 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply

Luke

Lets start fresh.....along with a new staff.

January 17 2011 at 10:16 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply

Dave!!!

You go Reince!

January 17 2011 at 7:11 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

Margo

I suspect that this new man may cause even more chaos in the Republican Party. The Party has already turned off the moderates and women in the party, so they can't expexct to raise funds from this disenfranchised group. I for one would never give my hard-earned money to the party directly. The Far Right faction is totally out of control, and I understand Mr. Priebus is one of those radicals - good luck getting a Far Right radical into the White House. The moderates won't vote for them or give money to support them. It had better be a moderate candidate, or Obama will remain in office. Shame on the Far Right. Leave our Grand Old Party and start your own.

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President Obama = 2012 !

Obama has chartered and commanded a strong and healthy course for this nation and promoted world peace. Obama has ended the war in Iraq and greatly improved our position in Afghanistan, Obama has inspired this nation and saved us from a devastating depression. God in His infinite wisdom and grace and love, brought us President Obama is save this nation and planet from total disaster.

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