Congratulations to Michael Steele on his victory in the hotly contested race for Chairman of the Republican National Committee. The former Maryland Lieutenant Governor was not our first choice for this spot, given our concern that he was not the most conservative choice in the race. But he is an eloquent and persuasive spokesman for the party and an impressive man, and we wish him well.
The Republican Party needs to do two contradictory things in the years to come: return to the party’s conservative roots and sell the party’s message to voters who are not base conservatives. Chairman Steele has promised an aggressive outreach to do the latter; we urge him, in that effort, not to neglect the former. We can’t sell a message based on our principles if we don’t have principles.
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Congratulations Chairman Steele.
Brian Hibbert (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:19PM EST (link)As a new precinct committeeman (well almost, paperwork is still in transit), I hope that you will do what you can to work with people at the local level.
We have to rebuild this party from the ground up.
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Congratulations to Mike Steele
kowalski (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:22PM EST (link)I’d like the Directors to know that I didn’t do any lobbying personally on behalf of Michael Steele in any way, shape or form other than the few words I said in his support earlier this month right here on Redstate.
I’m glad he won!
And I think he’s going to be a great spokesperson for the RNC and a wonderful organizer, manager and leader. This is the best news I’ve heard in several weeks, frankly.
Go Mike! Hopefully some day you and I will meet up at 32nd and North Charles and go for a beverage together, or just a walk around the neighborhood. Work hard and make me proud.
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And it wouldn't be a Kowalski
kowalski (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:11PM EST (link)If I didn’t tell you that of course I intend to work hard with you. We’ve all got a lot of work to do, but I really think that with you at the top spot in the RNC we’ve all got much brighter days to look forward to. I know that you know you’re here at a crucial time in our country’s history and I want to make the most of it with you.
“And Now for Something Completely Different”
Politics could actually be fun again. I can’t wait.
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Don't be afraid to bring the hammer down if you have to
kowalski (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:16PM EST (link)You’ve earned it.
[Side note to anyone who is listening: this is so made of awesome. As though you can't already tell.]
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Excellent quote
suzieQ (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:25PM EST (link)“We can’t sell a message based on our principles if we don’t have principles.”
I am stealing that!
I am however worried about the numerous bumper stickers, signs, etc. that are already popping up all over the internet from his “Steele Democrat” days.
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“I would have signed the assault weapon ban that came to his desk. I said I would have supported that and signed a similar bill in our state.” – Mitt Romney 2008
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Reagan was a Democrat too.
Brian Hibbert (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:32PM EST (link)I’m not too worried if Steele used to be one. (I actually didn’t know it). In fact I may be able to use it as a recruiting tool. “It’s OK if you’ve always registered Democrat, our party chairman was a Democrat once too. But that party left him..”
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Dan McLaughlin (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:46PM EST (link)is a label we always embraced.
“No compromise with the main purpose, no peace till victory, no pact with unrepentant wrong.” – Winston Churchill
Not him
Caleb Howe (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:46PM EST (link)Steele Democrats were Democrats who supported Steele.
Caleb Howe (formerly known as absentee)
A perfectly phrased congratulations. Well put.
icbm (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:28PM EST (link)n/t
I knew he'd get it!
Maggie_in_Indiana (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:34PM EST (link)Look out Libs,he’s gonna have you guys for lunch.
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Congratulations and I wish you the best
Old_Crow (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:41PM EST (link)moving the party back to the right and furthering the conservative agenda.
“Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.” — James Madison
Godspeed, Chairman Steele
JustLeaveMeAlone (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:46PM EST (link)It’s not a stretch to say that the entire future of our nation is riding on what the RNC does now. Our prayers are with you. Do us proud!
“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” Thomas Jefferson
Great!
SteveLA (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:55PM EST (link)And please Chairman Steele start speaking up in that wonderful way you have of conveying conservative points of view that is just terrific!
Goodness knows our Republican and Congressional R leadership could use some help, and after 8 years of the great Uncommunicator it’s about time to start punching back!
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Competency over ideological purity and litmus tests
You mentioned that
suzieQ (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:56PM EST (link)“Chairman Steele has promised an aggressive outreach to do the latter”
I honestly hope this to be the case. We definitely need to reach out and make the point to other conservative minds aside from the party base. I especially hope this is the case of the Log Cabin Republicans. Liberals heads would just explode if they lost the gay vote!
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“I would have signed the assault weapon ban that came to his desk. I said I would have supported that and signed a similar bill in our state.” – Mitt Romney 2008
Gun Owners Of America on Mitt Romney
Well what can I say but congratulations Mr. Steele...
JadedByPolitics (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 5:58PM EST (link)I hope you keep your word on your conservative principles and DO NOT use race as a mean to win anything…..WE Conservatives have been and continue to be post racial!
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Amen to that
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:20PM EST (link)Conservatives were post-racial LONG before post-racial was cool.
Kill the Terrorists
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That is the funniest thing about us
CarlSchurz (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:28PM EST (link)We are the most non-racist people around. We judge each individual on their merits.
Michael Steele got to his position because he shown he was capable of the position and committed to our Principles.
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Is the GOP finding it's spine?
scottbomb (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:00PM EST (link)I don’t think the House ever lost it but I do worry about the Senate and the party leadership. This gives me “hope” for “change”.
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Congrats Mr. Steele
Husker (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:18PM EST (link)n/t
Congrats Michael Steele - GOP makes history again ; )
Elizabeth Christian (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:19PM EST (link)1st Black RNC Chairman – I just heard that on the radio, and we had our first woman VP candidate (SARAH) in 2008 ; )
To be honest Steele was not my first choice but I liked his energy and passion. I wanted Ken Blackwell to win and I hope that Michael Steele would include Blackwell in the RNC because he is a strong conservative.
I like the tone he set earlier – “if you stand in our way, get ready to get knocked down” – I like to hear some strength coming from the RNC – I just hope exactly what was said above from the directors is taken into consideration by Steele and the RNC – I am just glad it is somebody new, somebody people knows, somebody with passion, and I pray that we are a stronger party from all the recent “change” that has been going on at the RNC and the Congress GOP members (Senate GOP please don’t screw up our momentum – do the right thing). ; )
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
~Benjamin Franklin
I just saw this - I feel even better now ; )
Elizabeth Christian (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:23PM EST (link)“UPDATE: Blackwell drops out. Endorses Steele.”
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Congratulations Chairman Steele!
Vegas_Rick (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:21PM EST (link)Your potential to lead this party back from the abyss is enormous. Your communication skills are the biggest thing we’ve been lacking. We’ve needed a voice to carry our values, principles and ideas to the uniformed 53%.
But first you must share our values, principles and ideas. I was disappointed at your defense of the Senators who voted to confirm Holder to AG. You said we shouldn’t waste political capital on fights we can’t win. When nominees are clearly unacceptable as were Holder and Giettner (sp), yet Republican Senators vote to confirm them, what message does that send? Do you think either of those two would have gotten out of committee when we had the majority? Hell NO. We’ve GOT to stand on principle.
Now that I’ve said my piece, I wish you every success as RNC chair. I am excited about your leadership and vision.
But I’ll be watching.
God Speed!
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"Fight we can't win"
olsmithie (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 7:23PM EST (link)If we don’t show true colors against unprincipled people such as Holder , or dishonest people like Geitner, then it is business as usual for the RNC.
Opposing th riffraff of the Obama administration is the way to raise “political capital.” Look at the reaction to the house voting unanimously to oppose the “bankrupt my grandchildren bill,” if you have any doubts.
Watching and hoping for “change” for the better.
Godspeed.
Regards
Woot for Steele...
yambles (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:53PM EST (link)…I loved his quote about the Northeast: “We’re comin’ for you, baby!”
It made me giggle with glee.
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Congrats Michael Steele!
J. Leg (Diary) Friday, January 30th at 6:55PM EST (link)YEAH!!!
The good guy won for a change!
Princeliberty Friday, January 30th at 7:48PM EST (link)For once things have moved in the right direction for the
Republican party.
Still a long way to go however.
Princeliberty
Congrats.
RetiredFF Friday, January 30th at 9:26PM EST (link)You were a great Lt Governor here in Md, I wish you the best…
Now is time to get to work and get the Republican Party back on the RIGHT track..
With you at the helm, we’ll be alright, I truly believe it.