RNC asks Steele to replace Mehlman

The Washington Times ^ | November 10, 2006 | Ralph Z. Hallow

[icwhatudo]

Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman, whose party just lost both chambers of Congress, will leave his position in January, and the post as party chief has been offered to Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. "It is true," Mr. Mehlman told The Washington Times when asked about reports last night that he would resign. "It's something I decided over the summer. No one told me I needed to. In fact, folks wanted me to stay."

Mr. Mehlman said he "told the White House over the summer it was my decision" to leave the RNC post, "win, lose or draw."

Also last night, Republican officials told The Times that Mr. Steele, who lost his bid for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, has been sought out to succeed Mr. Mehlman as national party chairman. Those Republican officials said Mr. Steele had not made a decision whether to take the post, as of last night.

[Coldwater Creek]

We lived in the Ford district for over 30 years. This my all time favorite picture. It says it all!!!!!!

[kuma]

Agreed. He should be a part of a new face for Republican leadership. Head of the RNC is one of those positions.

Cabinet for HUD??? Does not sound like leadership position to me and it's a demotion on the part of Rove to want to stick him there. If Steele goes there we will never hear about him again.

[Coldwater Creek]

You are right about Newt being part of the resuscitation of the Republicans. That is what makes me so mad at him for not behaving himself.

Betrayal of a spouse is tantamount to murder IMHO.

[MisterRepublican]

I think Steele is an excellent choice for RNC Chair.

[Coldwater Creek]

Is there anyway that we can retrive this jewel.

I would like to have a hard copy for down the road!!!

[johnpannell]

I had thought of Steele as a possible presidential candidate. Wouldn't putting him in charge of the RNC take him out of that race?

Unless of course some in the establishment *want* him out of the presidential race...

[johnpannell]

If he takes it, maybe the DNC will counter by offering its chairmanship to the Hrrrevvverrund JACKsnnnnnn No way. The Democrats like to keep their minorities at the back of the bus. Chairman of the DNC is too much of a high position... better off something like HHS Secretary, Surgeon General, or Secretary of Commerce.

[AmericaUnited]

We need someone with balls! And Steele has them. No more of this nicey-nicey stuff. Our sworn enemies play to the death and so should we.

[Mamzelle]

This is a PR/people job and I don't think Santorum's cut out for it. RS should be in line for a nice appt through 08, and by then there'll be something even better waiting for him.

[Mamzelle]

re: redneck hypocrite, Harold Ford Jr)))

LOL--Dem black is such a light shade of pale. Now you're adding pink.

[Mamzelle]

Mehlman was purging any opposition to illegal immigration--ex. Graf. He's outlived his usefulness.

[Cowboy Bob]

Graf could have taken Kolbe's seat if the RNC had not pulled the funding at the very beginning, they didn't want a closed border candidate and refused to support him. These are the things that didn't endear Mehlman to me.

I agree. The RNC screwed Graf and other several other candidates, and then wonder why they lost control of Congress.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

I do not have a cell phone, I had a portable car phone in the seventies and I hated it.

[Victoria_R]

I liked what I saw and heard of Mr. Steele.

Particularly in that he was very articulate and could get his views across in a likable manner that I haven't seen since Ronald Reagan.

[Caipirabob]

I don't know enough about Steele to be for or against, but I do know he's told the WaPo to "Eat it". So far, he's A-OK in my book.

[Coldwater Creek]

Yes, I would agree that Jr. is a man ( and, I use that term lightly) of many colors!!!!!

[beckysueb]

Look i'd rather have Rick or Delay but I respect there choice

I love Micheal Steele but I wish they would give the job to Delay. Talk about in their face! LOL

[Mamzelle]

Delay is certainly a good idea--wonder what Delay's plans are?

[CTyank]

My sentiments exactly. I don't see Condi as VP but I see Steele as being an excellent choice for VP. The question is - who can win the Republican primary?

[beckysueb]

Delay is certainly a good idea--wonder what Delay's plans are?

Can he ever run for Congress again?