• Michael Steele,  Republican National Committee

    Young Republicans Want Michael Steele for RNC Chairman – Flap Endorses Steele

    January 29, 2009 /
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    Young Republicans FAVOR Michael Steele for Republican National Committe Chairman.

    A survey conducted for the Young Republican National Federation, which claims more than 10,000 members, finds that the RNC chairman candidates’ views on social issues are important to only 6% of the 1,249-person sample. The candidates’ positions on the economy and job creation were most in demand, followed by their views on taxes, energy independence and national security. Illegal immigration, a subject of outsize importance to the vocal wing of the party, ranked 8th out of 10; only five percent of the members said that they were curious about how candidates would talk about the subject.

    According to a YRNF spokesperson, self-identified social conservatives were well represented in the survey.

    In terms of priorities for next RNC head, exploiting advances in social media and technology were high on list, but even more simply, survey participants said they were ignored by the party leadership and hoped that the new RNC chair would integrate young voters into the overall political strategy. 
     
    Finally, “not supporting a candidate” outranked any particular candidate, though MD Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, garnered the support of 35% of the sample, followed by Ohio’s Ken Blackwell, Current RNC chairman Mike Duncan won 3% of the vote.

    The YR”s have some good insight into the NEW direction of the party. Obviously, the politics of current RNC Chairman Mike Duncan have failed.

    The election is tomorrow and Flap is most comfortable with Michael Steele and therefore ENDORSES him for Chairman.

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  • Michael Steele,  Republican National Committee

    RNC Chair Watch: Michael Steele Claims 39 Supporters – Closing in on Mike Duncan?

    January 29, 2009 /
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    Former Republican Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele and candidate for Chairman, Repubican Natonal Committee

    As it is leaked to The Politico on Thursday afternoon before the Friday vote:

    But my colleague Alex Burns reports that with the vote less than 48 hours away Steele’s camp shared a list of 30 supporters with Politico, including 12 privately pledged backers who wish to remain anonymous. (In total, Steele’s team claims 39 supporters – a number which, if accurate, would put him remarkably close to incumbent Chair Mike Duncan’s level of support.)

    Why share this info now? It’s “important to have an accurate picture of where the race stands,” they say. It’s a risky move, though. On the one hand, it could give Steele the appearance of momentum in the home stretch. On the other hand, it will also raise expectations for Steele’s performance on the first ballot. And in an election with multiple ballots, when commitments may not last past the first vote, the expectations game can be decisive.

    So, does Michael Steele have the Big Mo going into tomorrows vote?

    Let’s hope so.

    Read Chris Cilliza’s final handicap of the RNC race here.

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  • Michael Steele,  Republican National Committee

    Michael Steele, RNC Chairman Race and The GOPAC Push Back

    January 16, 2009 /
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    Michael Steele GOPAC mailer

    Former Maryland GOP Lt. Governor and Fox News Contributor Michael Steele is involved in a tough race for the RNC Chairmanship.

    Every Republican activist Flap knows seems to like Michael Steele but not necessarily for the day to day operations of the party apparatus. Everyone acknowledges that Steele will make a great spokesperson for the GOP, particularly on television and talk radio. But, are the nuts and bolts of the party outside his expertise?

    These two mailers to Republican National Committee Members seem to address this criticism.

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  • Michael Steele

    Michael Steele – Wake Up People!

    December 8, 2008 /
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    Former Republican Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele and candidate for Chairman, Repubican Natonal Committee

    David Brody over at CBN News has some good video and interview of Michael Steele.

    Michael Steele, one of the leading contenders for Republican National Committee Chairman tells The Brody File that his conservative critics need to “wake up” and get over the fact that he once played a role in the centrist Republican Leadership Council.

    The Brody File interviewed Steele one on one this morning. Watch his animated answer above and read a partial transcript below. To get his full comments and the emotion behind the words, you really need to watch the clip.

    Flpa likes Steele and thinks he has the RIGHT STUFF to lead the GOP forward. the other candidates although good Republicans do not possess the experience in public office and in running a party like Steele.

    Steele’s conservative cred is impeccable, despite what some others may be saying to discredit him.

    Related David Brody interview pieces of Michael Steele:

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