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Martinez elected RNC general chairman
The Hotline ^ | January 19, 2007

Posted on 01/19/2007 11:17:55 AM PST by PDR

With a few dissents, Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) was elected general chair of the Republican Nat'l Cmte this afternoon. RNC general counsel Mike Duncan was elected chair.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ariba; bush; florida; gop; illegalsrejoice; martinez; mexicowins; rinos; rnc; rosecoloredglasses; slowdeathofthegop
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To: onyx; All
Might folks recall that this guy's job has NOTHING to do with immigration?

Judging by the replies on this thread.... most cannot, will not, or don't know. But hey, let the rants rave on!


I was initially upset about this news based on the general feeling of doom that was felt months ago when we learned of this possible election.

For those of us not in the know, what is the main job of the RNC General Chairman and what kind of leader do we want/need? Will he have an effect on future candidates, especially the presidency in '08? Thanks for any insight.
41 posted on 01/19/2007 11:39:40 AM PST by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)
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To: onyx
The new motto of the freaked out Freepers.

When in Trouble,
When in Doubt,
Run in Circles,
Scream and Shout!

42 posted on 01/19/2007 11:40:08 AM PST by muleskinner
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To: windsorknot
The RNC can stop sending me their junk mail.

Last time the RNC called asking for money I told them not to call me but the illegals that they prefer over taxing paying citizens. I will not send another dime.

43 posted on 01/19/2007 11:40:35 AM PST by engrpat
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To: Fierce Allegiance

Indeed.


44 posted on 01/19/2007 11:42:13 AM PST by conserv8ive1
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To: Owen
Might folks recall that this guy's job has NOTHING to do with immigration?

Wrong! This guy will be the face on the tube on all the Sunday talk shows in 2008, screaming about "comprehensive immigration reform" (AMNESTY) and driving even more people out of the Republican ranks.

Ain't called the stupid party for nothin'.

By the way, all those RNC members and chairs are the people who live in mansions and would never see an illegal alien except when he cuts their grass. They don't give a damn about you. To them, "Republican" means they belong to ritzier country clubs than the Democrat elites.

45 posted on 01/19/2007 11:43:01 AM PST by oldbill
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To: PhiKapMom
Good to know. Thanks, PKM. Hand-wringing here has gone off the radar screen.
46 posted on 01/19/2007 11:44:17 AM PST by onyx (DONATE NOW! -- It takes DONATIONS to keep FR running!!)
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To: TommyDale
The attempted fix is in for a RINO nominee in 2008.

Given the fact that RINO's have taken over the party, I think the true RINO's are those who hold to conservative values. The GOP is no longer the party of small government, but is now nothing more than a socialist party that will tell you they are pro-life and pro-gun.
47 posted on 01/19/2007 11:44:43 AM PST by tfelice
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To: PDR
Martinez elected RNC general chairman.

Groan...

48 posted on 01/19/2007 11:44:51 AM PST by CedarDave (Nancy Pelosi - Look alike twin to the Georgia runaway-bride. Now if she would only run away too...)
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To: onyx

Agreed. The guy hasn't yet shown he doesn't deserve a chance.


49 posted on 01/19/2007 11:45:14 AM PST by Natchez Hawk (Sean Payton 2008)
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To: PDR

I don't know how the Republican Party could do worse than Ken Mehlman. But, we can always count on the Republican Party to find a way. The jury is still out on Martinez. But given the RNC's track record, I certainly don't have my hopes up.


50 posted on 01/19/2007 11:45:41 AM PST by Spiff (Death before Dhimmitude)
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To: All

Since this chairmanship, is going to be a full time job, will he "resign" from the Senate ?


51 posted on 01/19/2007 11:46:21 AM PST by tiredoflaundry (Where did I park my car????? Oh no!)
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To: onyx; Bahbah; Txsleuth

I wish him well .. but I'm not holding out much hope


52 posted on 01/19/2007 11:46:43 AM PST by Mo1 (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC AND DONATE)
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To: onyx

He is very very very proamnesty. I read his quote which was basically "republicans lost because they were against amnesty, and thought illegals were law breakers, etc, and were just rabid racists"... ok that's not how he said it but that is how i took it. like very anti - amnesty pols were NOt elected. Actually, their reaction ... labeling me a racist is starting to have a self fulfilling effect....


53 posted on 01/19/2007 11:47:07 AM PST by libbylu
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To: PDR
Great. Amnesty is a done deal.

Now the GOP will get all the illegal alien "new American" vote. Not.

The GOP will never see power again after '08. Neither will anybody else but Liberals. This country as a "Constitutional Republic" is finished, but we'll pretend it still exists for a while. We will shortly be just another Banana Republic, ruled by unassailable elites.

It was nice while it lasted, but everything has a beginning and an end, I suppose.

54 posted on 01/19/2007 11:47:22 AM PST by Gritty (Amnesty will change us from being a neighbor of Latin America to becoming a part of it-Diana West)
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To: oldbill
Until the current model of the republican party collapses , they will continue to be democrat lite.
55 posted on 01/19/2007 11:48:25 AM PST by fantom
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To: onyx

He certainly does, indirectly!


56 posted on 01/19/2007 11:48:47 AM PST by Fierce Allegiance ("Campers laugh at clowns behind closed doors.")
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To: Miss Didi; PhiKapMom
Before you posted to me, I was looking for the RNC's job description for chairman. I haven't located any information yet.

I know that the Chairman is the face of the RNC --- appears on TV to articulate the GOP platform --- he raises money for the RNC --- but he does not make policy.

Given that he's President Bush's choice, I would anticipate that he will promote the president's policies.

PKM can surely add to what I've posted. :0)

57 posted on 01/19/2007 11:49:16 AM PST by onyx (DONATE NOW! -- It takes DONATIONS to keep FR running!!)
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To: livius

He's my senator too and he gets a zero from the anti-amnesty community. I think there really is some kind of organization who gave him a zero in that regard.


58 posted on 01/19/2007 11:49:16 AM PST by libbylu
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To: tfelice
"The GOP is no longer the party of small government, but is now nothing more than a socialist party that will tell you they are pro-life and pro-gun."

They may TELL you they are pro-life and pro-gun, but they seem to be pushing Rudy Giuliani down our throats, and he is neither.

59 posted on 01/19/2007 11:49:23 AM PST by TommyDale (If we don't put a stop to this global warming, we will all be dead in 10,000 years!)
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To: Gritty

Time to start learning Chinese, whichever dialect. They are gonna kick our asses within the next 30 years.


60 posted on 01/19/2007 11:49:51 AM PST by Fierce Allegiance ("Campers laugh at clowns behind closed doors.")
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