I'm supporting Jim because Michael Steele is a closeted liberal Republican. Steele believes Roe v. Wade should be the law of the land. "My desire is that we follow what stare decisis is at this point." (Oct. 29, 2006/NBC's "Meet the Press")
Steele also supports affirmative action, saying "Studies show enormous disparities still exist in education, health care, employment and economic opportunities along racial lines in the United States. I believe programs are still necessary to help close these divides. I support giving people opportunities. Programs must be fair to all Marylanders - of every color - and they should focus on economic empowerment." (Aug. 7, 2006/Baltimore Sun)"
-- Nikki T. Baltimore, MD
Don't know if that's all true or not, but makes me want to check it out.
A: Society should draw lines. What do you need an assault weapon for, if you're going hunting? That's overkill. But I don't think that means you go to a total ban for those who want to use gun for skeet shooting or hunting or things like that. (Source: Washington Post interview Oct 16, 2006)
He’s a bit weak on illegal immigration, too. I don’t know that he’s for Roe v. Wade, though. The quote that he believes we should follow the law for now seems to be out of context. I think AA is institutional discrimination, particularly with the election of a black president. He no doubt owes his presidency in large part to AA. If this is the real Michael Steele, then count me out.