Steele Still On Board With Scozzafava

The Atlantic ^ | Oct 28 2009 | Chris Good

[nickcarraway]

As high-profile Republicans (other than Newt Gingrich) flock to endorse Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in New York's 23rd district special election over the Republican in the three-way race, Dede Scozzafava (R) still has one prominent supporter besides the former Speaker: Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele.

"I support the republican nominee as the republican party chairman, and that's the way it should go, right?" Steele told NBC's Chuck Todd this morning during an interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe (video here--fast forward to 4:55). Conservatives far and wide have alleged Scozzafava is too liberal, as Hoffman has won endorsements from Sarah Palin, Tim Pawlenty, Dick Armey, the Club for Growth, RedState, the National Review, and The Washington Times. Supporting him has become an emblem of conservative credibility.

Conversely, Scozzafava has become something of a third rail for prominent Republicans: if a 2012 hopeful--say, Pawlenty--had endorsed Scozzafava, he would have sparked the ire of the national conservative base. Gingrich remains her only big-time supporter, arguing that the GOP should pursue more electable candidates, rather than "purge" the moderates from its ranks. Steele has taken his lumps from conservatives, but, as party chairman, he's probably not on the hook for this one.

[nickcarraway]

In fairness to Steele, as the party chairman, it's almost impossible for him not to endorse the party candidate, but if he was smart, he'd be working behind the scenes to have her pull out. (Maybe not completely impossible- cf David Duke)

[GeronL]

1. If you support someone with a R, and not the same person with the same views ith a D..

You are a party hack,

[avacado]

" In fairness to Steele, as the party chairman, it's almost impossible for him not to endorse the party candidate,"

That's true... but it's also a perfect time for him to purge the RINOs and clean house. He is in charge so he should set the course back to conservatism. That's his job.

[K-oneTexas]

My thoughts exactly. Thanks.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

If he really cared he would have been working behind the scenes at the start to make sure she did’nt get the nod.As it stands the guy is a dickhaid and no friend of conservatives period.

[Parley Baer]

I agree. Then we have to wonder what is Newts excuse? However as suggested above I would go light on Dede and send the money to the California race.

[Grunthor]

“Steele Still On Board With Scozzafava”

Of course he is. She’s a liberal.

[Dr. Sivana]

Maybe not completely impossible- cf David Duke

Hey, Duke placed due to the locals. Are you (or someone from Minnesota or Alaska) gonna tell Louisianans who to vote for? Doncha believe in the 10th Amendment?! Huh, huh? Doya??

[LibFreeUSA]

The PURGE after the next election cycle is going to reach the highest echelons of the Republican party leadership.

[TheConservativeParty]

Oh goody, I can send this article to Steele in the pre-paid RNC envelope I got yesterday. I’ll just add a personal note for the RNC: This is why I will never give the RNC another dime. You don’t get it. Maybe you never will.

[Mamzelle]

It would be ridiculous for Steele to endorse Hoffman after the RNCC picked Scuzzy. He's the coach of the team, and can't do anything else. I won't hold it against him.

I do hold it against Newt.

Go, Hoffman!

[NonValueAdded]

Steele Still On Board With Scozzafava

Then he'll go off the cliff too. Sorry, Michael, but you are the wrong man for your job.

[NonValueAdded]

He's the coach of the team, and can't do anything else.

Coaches can bench players, trade them, or release them.

[Dick Bachert]

[alarm rider]

“That’s true... but it’s also a perfect time for him to purge the RINOs and clean house”.

Nope, Mikey IS a RINO, and he hasn’t got the stones anyway. Those of us that lived in Maryland tried to tell everyone that Mikey was not what they thought. We knew what he was and he’s still that.

[jmaroneps37]

http://www.collinsreport.net/2009/09/15/affirmative-action-fraud-michael-steele-is-%e2%80%9cconcerned%e2%80%9d-about-me-where-the-hell-was-he-saturday/

[ThePatriotsFlag]

The Republicans had better start VETTING their members. If they can't pass a 15 question test that proves they are Republicans ... then they should not be allowed to take RNC money.

1. Would you support a liberal agenda? Answer (NO!)

There's one question. More at the bottom line at The Patriot's Flag

[fortunate sun]

It’s not our “Purge”, it’s the RNC’s “Putsch”

[The Comedian]

That's true... but it's also a perfect time for him to purge the RINOs

Yeah, like he's going to purge himself...

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