Steele suggests critics are racially motivated (Barf-o-rama alert)

The Hill ^ | 02/09/10 01:56 PM ET | Eric Zimmermann

[stockpirate]

Critics of Michael Steele's tenure as RNC chairman are motivated by racism, Steele suggested in an interview published today.

Speaking to the Washingtonian Magazine (no online version), Steele wondered why his DNC counterpart doesn't get the same criticism he does.

"I don’t see stories about the internal operations of the DNC that I see about this operation," Steele said. "Why? Is it because Michael Steele is the chairman, or is it because a black man is chairman?”

The RNC has experienced significant staff turnover since Steele became chairman, especially in the communcations shop. That has prompted speculation about Steele's management style.

Steele's comment about racism, however, will only further anger his Republican critics, who have lamented his repeated gaffes.

[sickoflibs]

Wasnt he sposed to save that ‘card’ for democrats, not republicans!

[RummyChick]

let me save the Admin the trouble:
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[Elpasser]

sheez. I thought he was better than that.

[Jim Robinson]

That does it. Steele is an idiot!! Time for him to go!!

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Nope. Still not ONE red cent from me to the RNC until they get rid of Steele and the other clowns.

[stockpirate]

Well being he is a RINO progressive he is almost out of cards.

Whatever happened to his book?

[Ben Mugged]

Steele just jumped the shark.

[DM1]

Erkle here better start putting up and shutting up. start serious fundraiser for the party and stop promoting your book for crying out loud.

[WhistlingPastTheGraveyard]

This is sabotage. Steele is an agent of the enemy.

[stockpirate]

That’s racsist!!!! lol

[Mengerian]

The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond

[digger48]

guess it’s about time to put a pair of wire-rimmed glasses on the old lawn jockey

[Matt Hatter]

This guy needs to go. He is using the same old trick that libs have used for years. MAYBE he is being critisized because he is simply unqualified for the job.

[Niteranger68]

Steele + RNC = No $$$ from me

[Old Texan]

When will this tool loose his job? Any ideas. Hopefully soon.

[Travis McGee]

The race card? How original.

[SmokingJoe]

“I don’t see stories about the internal operations of the DNC that I see about this operation,” Steele said. “Why? Is it because Michael Steele is the chairman, or is it because a black man is chairman?”

It's because while the DNC’s money in the bank has shot up, the RNC’s money in the bank has been decimated under your management.
Plus the DNC Chairman doesn't spend half his tome promoting some book about how to win elections that hasn't even taken place yet, even while collecting full pay as chairman of the party, to the tune of over $200,000 per anum.

[Question Liberal Authority]

Tell you what, Steele. Get the GOP a 20 vote margin in the Senate and an 80 vote margin in the house and a Republican in the White House, and then we’ll see if you’re criticized as much as the other party chairman.

[Mengerian]

WOW! That’s my vote for Quote of the Day!