As a Reagan - Palin Republican, glad to see Michael Steele
as leader of RNC
He is a Catholic, he gets it, from a border type state.
He doesn’t turn off the south or the north.
He is a true African American who has a history in the U.S.
Election, not appointment. But congratulations are still in order.
I couldn’t be me thrilled about this.
I see hope in this party now.
Is Steele the new RNC Chairman? I can’t find anything on it.
Nice short acceptance speech by Steele. He will not cede any area of our country and will work to rebuild the Republican party.
Michael Steele is IFFY on 2nd amendment/GUN rights...
“Michael Steele:
Q: Should people have access to buy assault weapons or any gun that they want?
Michael Steele: Well, I mean you draw the line. I mean, what do you need an assault weapon for? I mean, if going hunting, I think that’s a little overkill or whatever, but the reality of it is, I think it’s important for a society, a community to draw the lines as we’ve drawn in a number of other constitutional areas, but I don’t think that that means that you go to a total ban for those who want to use guns for skeet shooting and hobbying and hunting and things like that.
Steele is better than Duncan, but still bears watching.
Q: Your views on gun control?
A: My views are pretty much in line with the governor's. I grew up under some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. You can have all the gun control laws in the country, but if you don't enforce them, people are going to find a way to protect themselves. We need to recognize that bad people are doing bad things with these weapons. It's not the law-abiding citizens, it's not the person who uses it as a hobby.
Q: Should people have access to buy assault weapons?
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 But what's the point of passing gun laws if we're not going to enforce them? If you want to talk about gun control, that's where you need to start. We've got 300 gun laws on the books right now. At the end of the day, it's about how we enforce the law.
Source: Washington Post interview Oct 16, 2006
CLOSE watching.
I am THRILLED! Yes - it’s official . . . just felt a tingle run up my leg. Steele has been my choice all along, and I know he’ll provide strong conservative leadership for the Republican party.
Any guesses on how the DUmmies are going to react?
http://www.creativeminorityreport.com
Matthew Archbold:
Is Michael Steele pro-life? I fear the answer might be no.
I’ve long liked and respected Lt. Gov. Michael Steele and considered him a great candidate to Chair the RNC. I’ve seen many pro-life bloggers even endorse him but yesterday a commenter named Darcy pointed me to Steele’s appearance on Meet The Press on October 29, 2006. The transcript is here.
According to his own statements, Steele is against overturning Roe V. Wade. He is also against a Constitutional Amendment banning abortion. He also rather disingenuously calls abortion an issue that should be handled by the states even though the states can’t really restrict abortion in any meaningful way until Roe is overturned.
And for many in the pro-life movement, Steele’s comments could disqualify him from receiving their support. Here’s the disturbing transcript:
MR. RUSSERT: ...Mr. Steele, if you’re United States Senator, would you vote for a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion?
LT. GOV. STEELE: I don’t — vote for a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion? I think we’d have to have that get to the Supreme Court, wouldn’t we? I haven’t seen that bill proposed. I don’t think...
MR. RUSSERT: That’s been introduced in the Senate.
LT. GOV. STEELE: I don’t think anyone’s going to propose that this day.
MR. RUSSERT: So you wouldn’t do that?
LT. GOV. STEELE: No.
MR. RUSSERT: Would, would you encourage — would you hope the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade?
LT. GOV. STEELE: I think that that’s a matter that’s going to rightly belong to the courts to decide ultimately whether or not that, that issue should be addressed. The, the Court has taken a position, which I agree, stare decisis, which means that the law is as it is and, and so this is a matter that’s ultimately going to be adjudicated at the states. We’re seeing that. The states are beginning to decide for themselves on, on this and a host of other issues. And the Supreme Court would ultimately decide that.
MR. RUSSERT: But you hope that the Court keeps Roe v. Wade in place?
LT. GOV. STEELE: I think the Court will evaluate the law as society progresses, as the Court is supposed to do.
MR. RUSSERT: But what’s your position? Do you want them to sustain it or overturn it?
LT. GOV. STEELE: Well, I think, I think, I think Roe vs. Wade, Roe vs. Wade is a, is a matter that should’ve been left to the states to decide, ultimately. But it, it is where it is today, and the courts will ultimately decide whether or not this, this gets addressed by the states, goes back to the states in some form or they overturn it outright.
MR. RUSSERT: Is is your desire to keep it in place?
LT. GOV. STEELE: My desire is that we follow what stare decisis is at this point, yes.
I am very very sorry to read this. If Steele is unwilling to stand up for the unborn because he feared it might damage his campaign I doubt he’ll stand up for the unborn when he steers an entire party. For me, fiscal conservatism is not enough.
Fiscal conservatives speak all the time about shuttling the rabid pro-lifers away. Electing Michael Steele as head of the RNC might be one giant step in that direction.
Congratulations, Mr. Steele!
Huzzah!
Hopefully the rest of the RNC beltway crew isn’t lining up to give Steele a Spinectomy.
If Steele withers and turns into a “bi-partisan reach across the aisle hands across the table” gutless Democrat Lite, then the RNC and Republican party are toast ...
I am from MD too. I hope he is not a RINO. MD is very liberal. Some of his comments about reaching out were scary, and he jumped on Rush over “Puff, the magic XX”
Good, Steele is a good conservative. Plus he has a great charisma on tv and can communicate well. The GOP needs a new public face that can connect with people.
And, yes its a plus that he can be critical of Obama without having to worry about being called racist.
An Excellent choice-—Michael Steele!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOHOOOOO!!!
Very good news....we needed it this week. ;)
The Stupid Party no more!!!!
Wonderful! I’m glad for him.