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Federal Agents Question Steele's Campaign
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyThose of us who were skeptical of Michael Steele's candidacy -- but also hopeful that he could turn the GOP around -- awoke this morning to disturbing news on the front page of today's Washington Post.From today's WaPost:Michael S. Steele, the newly elected chairman of the Republican National Committee, arranged for his 2006 Senate campaign to pay a defunct company run by his sister (Monica Turner) for services that were never performed, his finance chairman from that campaign has told federal prosecutors. ...The recent allegations outlined four specific transactions. In addition to the ...
Steele Asks RNC Staff to Resign
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyFox News is reporting that Michael Steele has requested the resignations of the ENTIRE RNC STAFF (about 100 people). He wants to rebuild from scratch.The story was based on a blog post written last night by Politico's Ben Smith.It is still unclear whether or not staffers will be allowed to re-interview for their positions (my guess) -- or if this is, indeed, a real purge.If there was ever a doubt his election represented a revolutionary shift in direction, this move would certainly put an end to that debate. The reformers won, and -- unlike Obama who seems to have used "change" as merely an ...
Forget the Steelers, Because GOP Sex Symbol Michael Steele Is America's Champion
By Ken Layne - Politics DailyAmerica's vast losing class wasted Sunday in a corn syrup/Bud Lite stupor while ordering Pizza Hut chicken wings off their foreclosed neighbor's Discover card and watching some dull televised contest between heavily-padded hired slobs, but the real Super Bowl was on Friday -- an epic battle between Americans and the Muslim world, settled after six ballots when the nation's first African-American former lieutenant governor from Maryland hit a "home run" and became chairman of the Republican Party.Yes We Can!Michael Steele, a black person the Republicans found somewhere, was elected leader of ...
What Steele Means to the GOP
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyRegardless of what you think about Michael Steele, it is clear that his election sends a message that the GOP is, at least, serious about change. In my estimation, after eight years of George W. Bush, that is an important first step. Early news coverage has been very positive. Of course, his long-term effectiveness as a leader will be the true test. But there is no doubt the GOP has symbolicly turned the page. This will be very interesting to watch... ...
Steele Wins: What Happened
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyWell, the Republican National Committee has a new chairman. After a wild day of voting, Michael Steele finally emerged as the victor, beating out Katon Dawson in a 6th ballot showdown. Now, a lot can be said about Chairman Steele and where he will steer the party, but we have at least two years to discuss that. Right now, I'm still trying to digest the election process itself. The circus started at 10:30 this morning, with five candidates facing off of. As expected, incumbent Chair Mike Duncan initially came out on top, followed closely by Steele - with Dawson, Saul Anuzis, and finally Ken ...
Steele Wins! Becomes New RNC Chairman
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyIt has been an exciting day for the RNC chairman race. Mike Duncan, the incumbent chairman, dropped out earlier this afternoon. And now, in a stunning turn of events, Ken Blackwell has endorsed Michael Steele. Update: MI Chair Saul Anuzis dropped out, but did not endorse. It's down to Steele and Dawson.*** Update: Michael Steele wins! ...
RNC Chair Race Live Now
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyToday, Republicans will elect a new RNC chairman. If you're interested in watching the election, It's being streamed live right now at C-SPAN.Who should they pick??? ...
Republican Candidates Clash Over Who Hates Gays the Most
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyToday is election day for the Republican Party. One of six highly entertaining candidates will soon be named the next party chairman, hoping to do for the GOP what Jim Clymer has done for the Constitution Party.[Update: There are now only five candidates for the post. Former Tennessee party chairman Chip Saltsman has dropped out for the unpardonable sin of e-mailing hippie music to Republicans.]But it turns out that there's a transgression out there that's even worse than Saltsman's. Rumor has it - and by "rumor" we mean Michigan GOP chairman Saul Anuzis, a candidate for the job - that ...
Six Remaining Republicans All Running for Chairman
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyThe Republican Party is in an unusual position this year, having lost the presidency, both houses of Congress, the majority of state governors, 4/5 of "The View" cast, Charles Barkley, Rudy Giuliani's daughter, and probably everyone who's ever met Mitt Romney.As for the nation's six remaining Republicans... well, it turns out they're all running for party chairman! As the winner could be announced as soon as today, let's meet these contenders, and predict which of them will earn the charge to emulate their fine predecessor, Mel Martinez.Related: Radical Reformers Vs. The Establishment ...
Chip Saltsman Withdraws from RNC Chair Race
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyHis statement: Since November's election, I've had the remarkable opportunity to travel throughout thirty two states, share my vision for the future of our party, and listen to the advice of the nearly one hundred members who took the time to visit with me in their homes, their offices, their airports, and their coffee shops. I've seen how the Clark County Republicans of Nevada are organizing online to defeat Harry Reid in 2010, as we defeated Tom Daschle in 2002. I've heard how Republicans in the District of Columbia have expanded their membership simply by holding their meetings and ...
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