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BREAKING! Pro-life, devout Catholic named new RNC chair!
American Papist ^ | January 30, 2009 | Thomas Peters

Posted on 01/30/2009 1:50:14 PM PST by NYer

I'm hearing that it happened just minutes ago: Former Maryland Lt. Gov. (and former state party chairman) Michael Steele has been elected as the new chair of the Republican National Committee.

So who is he?!

CollegeNews tells us:

"Steele is a staunch social conservative: devoutly Catholic, pro-life, anti-embryonic stem cell research, etc."

Sounds like my kind of guy!

And no Kmiec-style justifications needed to support him.

update: WaPo blog:

The Republican National Committee elected Michael Steele as its first African American chairman today in Washington, a decision that came after an excruciating series of ballots that displayed a level of drama rarely seen in national politics.

On the sixth and final ballot Steele bested South Carolina Republican party Chairman Katon Dawson 91 to 77.

"It's time for something completely different and we are going to bring it to them," Steele said after his victory. "This is our opportunity. I cannot do this by myself."



TOPICS: Catholic; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: michaelsteele; rnc; steele
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To: NYer

They hired the wrong black guy.


21 posted on 01/30/2009 1:57:36 PM PST by TypeZoNegative (Pro life & Vegan because I respect all life, Republican because our enemies don't respect ours.)
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To: NYer

And he is certifiably black enough to criticize Obama too ! Wonder if he has authentic slave blood though...


22 posted on 01/30/2009 1:57:58 PM PST by libh8er
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To: max americana

He’s not running for President.


23 posted on 01/30/2009 1:58:14 PM PST by Arizona Carolyn
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To: lonestar

I sincerely hope so. I’ve seen the new Chairman give video interviews before. Gives a good accounting of himself.


24 posted on 01/30/2009 1:58:21 PM PST by Dead Corpse (What would a free man do?)
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To: NYer
Video of his remarks from MSNBC.
25 posted on 01/30/2009 1:59:09 PM PST by exist
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To: max americana

>>Yep, overall he’s great but McCain-RINO on gun rights.<<

We’ll just get him educated and straightened out on that.

We need to get these guys in line and we can with constant pressure and threats of no $ support, etc.


26 posted on 01/30/2009 1:59:14 PM PST by unkus
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To: NYer

More on Michael Steele here:

http://www.jhu.edu/~jhumag/0405web/steele.html


27 posted on 01/30/2009 2:00:20 PM PST by WOSG (Oppose the bailouts, boondoggles, big Government -)
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To: unkus

He is a republican, therefore he will probably end up being weak on alot of issues, if he like the other republicans in politics.


28 posted on 01/30/2009 2:00:23 PM PST by TheOgre
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To: Sarah Barracuda

I like Mike. He’ll do a great job. We need someone who can speak the King’s English well, is personable, can put a whole sentence together and it actually makes sense, and is an all around good guy. He’s got personality! We need a good front man who can get out there and actually do some PR, as our Party has been notoriously bad at PR. Go Michael Steele!


29 posted on 01/30/2009 2:01:46 PM PST by flaglady47 (Four years of captivity, no relief in sight)
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To: TheOgre

“He is a republican, therefore he will probably end up being weak on alot of issues, if he like the other republicans in politics.”

Well, we need to change that and let them know, in no uncertain terms, that that is no longer acceptable.


30 posted on 01/30/2009 2:02:15 PM PST by unkus
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To: flaglady47

P.S., he’s cute to boot.


31 posted on 01/30/2009 2:02:30 PM PST by flaglady47 (Four years of captivity, no relief in sight)
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To: NYer

I am very, very happy. Steele is a good guy.


32 posted on 01/30/2009 2:02:30 PM PST by milford421 (U.N. OUT OF U.S.)
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To: NYer

I for one am pretty happy about this choice.


33 posted on 01/30/2009 2:02:33 PM PST by vpintheak (Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. Prov. 25:26)
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To: flaglady47

You bet! :-)


34 posted on 01/30/2009 2:03:31 PM PST by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: NYer

Breitbart article calls him a moderate. Is that true? It’s NOT good news if he’s a RINO.


35 posted on 01/30/2009 2:04:13 PM PST by deannadurbin
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To: NYer

Also pro-affirmative action. Bad choice.


36 posted on 01/30/2009 2:05:30 PM PST by kabar
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To: unkus

“Well, we need to change that and let them know, in no uncertain terms, that that is no longer acceptable.”

I think Steele’s election is a sign of the change to come in the Republican party. Steele’s definitely more conservative than Repub....he’s no coward either.

I’d say this is an excellent decision and great pick.


37 posted on 01/30/2009 2:05:45 PM PST by milford421 (U.N. OUT OF U.S.)
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To: NYer
I don't know too much about Mr. Steele. I hope he can lead Republicans out of the wilderness. The Intellectual Redneck
38 posted on 01/30/2009 2:06:00 PM PST by Askwhy5times (http://bloggingredneck.blogspot.com/)
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To: max americana
I mean, if going hunting, I think that’s a little overkill or whatever

That is also frighteningly inarticulate. Does he always speak with I-mean-or-whatever-and-things-like-that, or did the reporter drag him out of bed too early that time?

39 posted on 01/30/2009 2:07:34 PM PST by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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To: deannadurbin

“Breitbart article calls him a moderate. Is that true? “

No, he’s not a moderate.

More tricks and games by the MSM to knock this guy down.

I smell fear in the ranks of the MSM...with good reason.


40 posted on 01/30/2009 2:07:59 PM PST by milford421 (U.N. OUT OF U.S.)
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