"I support the republican nominee as the republican party chairman, and that's the way it should go, right?" Steele told NBC's Chuck Todd this morning during an interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe (video here--fast forward to 4:55). Conservatives far and wide have alleged Scozzafava is too liberal, as Hoffman has won endorsements from Sarah Palin, Tim Pawlenty, Dick Armey, the Club for Growth, RedState, the National Review, and The Washington Times. Supporting him has become an emblem of conservative credibility.
Steele defends Snowe: 'She works in Maine' (stupid RINO alert)
Michael Steele : Some white Republicans are scared of me
Michael Steele, RNC Chair, strikes again.
In fact, when Hannity followed up on the point, Steele said he doesn't know if the GOP is ready to take back the reins of power. "I don't know. And that's what I'm assessing and evaluating right now. Those candidates who are looking to run have to be anchored in these principles," he said, referring to 5 conservative ideals he lays out in his new tome. "If they don't [anchor themselves], then they'll get to Washington, and they'll start drinking that Potomac River water, and they'll get drunk with power and throw the steps out the window."
Steele says Dems, GOP failing to address poverty (pandering to a black audience)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele on Monday said his party must take steps to win over black voters, and he faulted both Democrats and the GOP for failing to address poverty. Speaking at a historically black college near downtown Little Rock, Steele said Republicans and Democrats need to address poverty in discussions ranging from health care to environmental issues. "Dr. King would be disappointed in the political leadership of this country for failing to address the least of us," Steele, who is the first African-American head of the RNC, told an audience of more than...
That last one really ticks me off. Do a search on the keyword "steele". If you really want to find out what garbage he's spewed.
Republicans don't like Steele because he's black.
No wait. That's why he was elected...Never mind.