[Jeff Chandler]

The problem with giving Steele the benefit of the doubt in this case is the manner of the transgression. He sought to ingratiate himself to the liberals by attacking a conservative.

This is a very bad sign. It betrays a lack of conservative principals common among Republican "moderates" who like to go along to get along e.g.: Dole, McCain, etc. The kind who are actually embarrassed by Reagan conservatives and so stab them in the back when they can.

[Red in Blue PA]

Well said.

There are far too many so-called repubs who fit that description.