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Conservatives Say Michael Steele Should Resign Over Afghan War Remarks
By David Sessions - Politics DailyConservative strategist William Kristol, former South Carolina party chairman Katon Dawson and other Republicans are calling for the resignation of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele over Steele's suggestion that the U.S. effort in Afghanistan is doomed. At a fundraiser in Noank, Conn., Steele blamed the U.S. troubles in Afghanistan on the Obama administration and expressed doubts about coalition forces' ability to succeed in the violence-torn country. "Keep in mind again, for our federal candidates, this was a war of Obama's choosing," Steele said. "This is not something ...
Michael Steele Had Better Pray That New York Recount Never Ends
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyDoes anyone still remember RNC Chairman Michael Steele circa, say... February? We're talking about his tempestuous first month in office, when he was fending off critics like Rush Limbaugh (who wanted to seize RNC control in a spittle-fueled coup) and Katon Dawson (who didn't want an RNC chairman that couldn't be admitted to his country club).And what were the pundits saying around that time? It seems to us it was something along the lines of: If Steele's GOP can't win a gimme Republican seat in New York's 20th House district special election, his term will be shorter than Limbaugh's was as ...
Michael Steele Ouster Rumor Real or Manufactured?
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyMichael Steele's tenure as RNC chair could be over before it really begins, if recent reports are true. Anonymous Republican sources have told 2 different outlets that Steele's ouster may be imminent. First, FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver had this on Monday:According to multiple former high-level RNC staffers familiar with the dynamics involved, Steele is unlikely to survive in the post if favored Republican Jim Tedisco loses his open-seat race to Democrat Scott Murphy.Then, Taegan Goddard's Political Wire had this yesterday:Republican insiders tell Political Wire that a no confidence vote on ...
Katon Dawson Sounds Ready to Step In for Michael Steele
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailySo everyone seems to agree that Michael Steele has been a big flop in his first month as chairman of the Republican National Committee.First he insulted party dean Rush Limbaugh. Then he prostrated himself to Limbaugh. Then he was accused of steering illegal contracts to his sister's company. Then it was revealed that this same sister had married Mike Tyson.The latest news is that Steele's RNC will redistribute $2 million of its wealth to its respective House and Senate campaign committees-- a move that many in the party believe is too little, too late.Is there any way stop this madness? (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 ...
RNC Chair 'Appalled' at Gift of Magic Negro Song, But Why?
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyCurrent RNC chair Mike Duncan issued a statement today, in reaction to former future RNC chairman Chip Saltsman's choice of stocking stuffers.As I reported yesterday, Saltsman sent RNC members a CD containing the song "Barack, the Magic Negro," then defended the gift. I didn't mention that, among the 41 tracks on the CD, there are other racist, barf-inducing tracks such as "The Star Spanglish Banner."I also said I couldn't wait for RNC members to start denouncing Saltsman. Here's Duncan's statement: (via Politico)"The 2008 election was a wake-up call for Republicans to reach out and bring more ...
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