Why I'm Running for RNC Chairman (Saul Anuzis)

His Blog/Twitter/emails ^ | 11/12/2010 | Saul Anuzis

[MaggieCarta]

...Now we turn our attention to 2012. America must elect a new President. It is that hope, that necessity, that challenge, that draws me to announce my candidacy for the Chairmanship of the Republican National Committee.

I don’t take lightly the fact that I am challenging a friend and colleague for the Chairmanship. When Michael was elected Chairman, I was the only candidate who stepped forward to attend the next morning’s RNC breakfast meeting, agreed to join the transition team, and later took on several roles as a team player on the RNC…and have attended every meeting since.

Given my involvement and efforts to help over the past two years, it was not an easy decision for me to seek the post. As someone who believes in loyalty, my natural instinct would be to sit this out. But the simple fact is that the overriding challenge we face is winning back the Presidency in 2012 and we will not accomplish that objective unless there is dramatic change in the way the RNC does business.

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...Of course I will be happy to discuss politics and elections with the media, but I won’t be competing with valuable airtime from the men and women on our ticket. Instead, I will work with our elected leaders around the country to give them maximum exposure and guarantee a consistent message that leads us to victory.

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My agenda is very straightforward. I have no interest in running for office. I won’t be writing a book. It is not my goal to be famous....

[MaggieCarta]

A lengthy announcement from former Michigan RNC chair Saul Anuzis regarding his challenge to Michael Steele for RNC Chairman.

I can only say that Anuzis always returns my emails and answers my questions in a timely fashion.

[MaggieCarta]

Michigan ping.

[kabar]

Anuzis is a big Pawlenty supporter. He is positioning himself for 2012.

[samtheman]

He sounds good to me. Better than what we’ve got. We should make the move soon, to allow time for the inevitable trumped-up charges of racism to cool down before the next election.

[MaggieCarta]

Thanks! I love watching this sort of thing...

[cripplecreek]

A collection of Anuzis info from the brighton tea party.

http://brightonteaparty.ning.com/profile/SaulAnuzis

I know he stood firmly behind Tim Walberg in the 7th district and Tim is as conservative as they come.

[MaggieCarta]

He sounds good to me. Better than what we’ve got. We should make the move soon, to allow time for the inevitable trumped-up charges of racism to cool down before the next election.

Same here. As an Independent, I really don't have a dog in this fight, but personally, I would really rather see anyone except Steele at this stage of the game if the GOP is serious.

Not exactly sure whether Anuzis is it, but, hey, how much worse could it get?

[SevenMinusOne]

We have to be able to do better than this guy out of the GOP of MI for crying out loud. The GOP of MI has been pathetic for far to long. Most while Anuzis was a large part of it - I have family in MI, and the last I remember this guy was out their criticizing losing to Grahholm (sp) because of the “GWB economy”. Utterly pathetic and clueless. Both him and Steele are awful! We have to be able to do better.

[MaggieCarta]

I know he stood firmly behind Tim Walberg in the 7th district and Tim is as conservative as they come.

I'm really glad Marky Mark is gone.

Thanks for the link, cripplecreek!

[Sonny M]

My only questions are, does he have ties to Romney that I should worry about ?

Is he a Pawlenty guy ?

And is he a winner ?

[MaggieCarta]

We have to be able to do better than this guy out of the GOP of MI for crying out loud. The GOP of MI has been pathetic for far to long. Most while Anuzis was a large part of it - I have family in MI, and the last I remember this guy was out their criticizing losing to Grahholm (sp) because of the “GWB economy”. Utterly pathetic and clueless. Both him and Steele are awful! We have to be able to do better.

Well, lucky for you, there are other names being floated at this time...

[cripplecreek]

Its always a plus when you draw the wrath of shrieking harpy, Susan Demas (That’s pronounced dumbass for you out of staters)

>>>The one thing he has done is beg uber-right-winger Tim Walberg to try and take back a congressional seat no sane Republican could lose.<<<

http://blog.mlive.com/capitolchronicles/2009/01/is_saul_anuzis_conservative_en.html

[CedarDave]

In between the time I started preparing my thread and actually hit "post" you put yours up. Didn't mean to step on any toes.

[cripplecreek]

The more info on the contenders the better.

[MaggieCarta]

My only questions are, does he have ties to Romney that I should worry about ?

I don't know, perhaps someone can answer that.

Is he a Pawlenty guy ?

See above post--someone has already chimed in on that score.

And is he a winner ?

Guess it all depends on your definition of "winner".

[MaggieCarta]

In between the time I started preparing my thread and actually hit "post" you put yours up. Didn't mean to step on any toes.

No worries!

Dear Mods, apparently, there is already another thread at: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2626133/posts

After all this time, I really should know better than to post anything...

[MinuteGal]

Relax, everyone.

A guy with the name of Paul Tsongas....oops, Saul Anuzis will never win anything.

Leni

[MaggieCarta]

Its always a plus when you draw the wrath of shrieking harpy, Susan Demas (That’s pronounced dumbass for you out of staters)

L O L !!!

:) Thanks so much!

[MaggieCarta]

Sorry, I can be quite dense at times and I’m not following your comment. Isn’t Tsongas dead?

[bwc2221]

The one thing I will give Michael Steele is that he respects the Tea Party and what it has contributed.

I expect the next RNC chair will be an establishment RINO promoted by Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie who will crap all over the Tea Party and tear the GOP apart.