Yes, he did. He did well talking about himself or any attack on the reason why he is the head of RNC. But when it came to defending Republicans/Conservatives he failed...and that's his job!
Your bucket’s full - carry on.
Steele’s “job” is to defend the GOP establishment and he’s doing it well. This was the same establishment (and it includes Romney, Gingrich, and the entire leadership) who gave use the billionaire banking bailout back in October.