>> We would be a lot better off with an unapologetic conservative in Michael Steele’s place.
Absolutely. Until the republicans embrace conservativism and SELL it rather than apologizing for it, there will be no real second party. Voters, given a choice between “liberal” (D) and “damn near liberal” (R) will continue to pick (D).
I would have liked to see Duncan Hunter in Steele’s place. Hunter certainly wouldn’t have run out to apologize for Rush Limbaugh. He would have been leading the standing ovation.