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EXCLUSIVE: Gingrich, Steele duel for RNC chair
The Washington Times ^ | November 11, 2008 | Ralph Z. Hallow

Posted on 11/10/2008 2:46:59 PM PST by BAW

A battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lieutenant Gov. Michael Steele.

Republicans close to each man say they are intent on ousting Mike Duncan when his tenure ends in January and to insert themselves to articulate a counter-agenda to President-elect Barack Obama´s administration.

A bevy of backers for each man, neither of whom is an RNC member, have been burning up the phone lines and firing off e-mails as they try to sway the 168 RNC members in the wake of the second consecutive drubbing of Republicans at the polls.

"The Republican National Committee has to ask itself if it wants someone who has successfully led a revolution," Randy Evans, Gingrich confidante and personal attorney based in Atlanta, told The Washington Times on Monday.

Neither man seems inclined to give way to the other.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


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KEYWORDS: gingrich; ralphzhallow; rnc; steele
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To: deport

Problem is Steele never won an election by himself (Lt Gov is ticket with Gov), he lost the Senate.

Newt won elections by himself and led 1994..

That said, we need both of them..


101 posted on 11/10/2008 3:28:31 PM PST by GreaterSwiss
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To: BAW

My vote goes to Steele.

It’s about time that the RNC has started to represent ALL the people and BOTH genders.


102 posted on 11/10/2008 3:29:49 PM PST by Palladin (Obama on Ayers: "He's just a guy in my neighborhood." LIAR!!!)
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To: fortunate sun
Speaker Gingrich has the ideas but his flirtations with Hillary and Dirty Nan should bother rock ribbed conservatives.

I'm a rock-ribbed conservative, and I think Newt would be an excellent choice. I understand what you're saying, though. I don't know anything about Steele, but Newt's strength is is ability to strategize. I don't think he'd be a good candidate, but he's excellent at figuring out what to do.

I always find myself in a quandary when talking about the ideological tests. Reagan couldn't have passed a lot of the tests we put on candidates today, but it seems like we swing from screaming "IMPURE! IMPURE!" to a candidate like McCain who only crosses conservatism occasionally, and then by accident.

103 posted on 11/10/2008 3:31:22 PM PST by Richard Kimball (We're all criminals. They just haven't figured out what some of us have done yet.)
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To: BAW

Yeah, I don’t know. I’ve posted twice in support of Newt, but upon further consideration I’m not so sure.

Look, the Dems control everything now how much easier would it be for them to use Newt as the spawn of satan like they did under Clinton?

Under any other circumstances Newt would be perfect for this position, but I’m not so sure anymore. Like I want to help Democrats more? Like I want to hand them a built in foil? Get it?


104 posted on 11/10/2008 3:33:39 PM PST by Obadiah (NOMR! - Not One More RINO!)
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To: pissant

Yep, Newt had his day in the sun, now he thinks it’s too hot. He should stay home where it’s cool and let Steele have a chance.


105 posted on 11/10/2008 3:33:58 PM PST by kenth (It's all about the zero.)
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To: BAW

What I know about Steele, I like. But the job should go to Newt.

It is imperative, absolutely vital, that the Republicans retake the House of Representatives in 2010. It can be done, and Newt, who won the majority in 1994, knows how to do it.


106 posted on 11/10/2008 3:37:27 PM PST by Malesherbes (Sauve Qui Peut)
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To: EternalVigilance
"The things that pass for "conservatism" these days amaze me."

Please someone that is 100% Conservative with fire! Like Ann Coulter.

107 posted on 11/10/2008 3:37:39 PM PST by palady (Wake me up in 4 years.)
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To: BAW

How about co-chairs? Have one focus on regaining congress (Newt) and the other on the Presidency and state houses (Steele).


108 posted on 11/10/2008 3:37:47 PM PST by Question_Assumptions
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To: Question_Assumptions
How about co-chairs? Have one focus on regaining congress (Newt) and the other on the Presidency and state houses (Steele).

OR

How about co-chairs. One to kick the RINO's out, the other to make sure they STAY out?

109 posted on 11/10/2008 3:39:41 PM PST by Balding_Eagle (If America falls, darkness will cover the face of the earth for a thousand years.)
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To: BAW; seenenuf
I've been watching Steele closely on the various panel shows for a couple weeks. He's got the personality and grasp of issues down pat, and never fails in his conservative view point.

However, I noticed sometimes a lack of insightful, quick responses in debate-type, enemy-confrontations. I think Newt has a much deeper experience, poise and grasp of political basics.

I love Steele. He's not going away. The RNC is not a panel show. We need a no-nonsense, fundamental conservative now, with the zillions of contacts Newt has across the country......Steele could use a little more seasoning......and be ready to step into the Newtster's shoes when called.

110 posted on 11/10/2008 3:40:02 PM PST by MinuteGal (Take Back the Republic if You Dare!)
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To: MayflowerMadam
"My vote’s for Ann Coulter."

I posted the same response, smart women think alike.

111 posted on 11/10/2008 3:41:15 PM PST by palady (Wake me up in 4 years.)
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To: BAW

Haven’t seen enough of Steele to make a good judgement, but what I have seen I like very much. Newt is a known quantity and a born in-fighter. I would lean towards Newt because I think Steele can better serve conservatism as an elected official, but I would be happy with either.


112 posted on 11/10/2008 3:45:23 PM PST by Artem55
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To: hampdenkid; LS

Lee Atwater was the best!!! The next best was Barbour.


113 posted on 11/10/2008 3:46:39 PM PST by Repub4bush (FWF.....Speechless!)
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To: palady

Sorry I didn’t see your post — I did a quick hit-and-run when I saw the topic. But I think Ann would do such a KICK-ASS job. She’d take no prisoners and we’d have no wishy-washy milquetoast people in charge who’d be afraid of hurting somebody’s witto feewings.


114 posted on 11/10/2008 3:46:58 PM PST by MayflowerMadam ("...a hyphenated American is not an American at all." T. Roosevelt)
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To: snarks_when_bored

Steele supports affirmative action.


115 posted on 11/10/2008 3:48:27 PM PST by kabar
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To: Reagan69
That's correct what we need to prove the republican party is on the correct path is someone with the morals of a bill goat.
116 posted on 11/10/2008 3:48:28 PM PST by org.whodat ( "the Whipped Dog Party" , what was formally the republicans.)
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To: hampdenkid
Atwater knew how to win, something this party has forgotten.

Big tent, small tent, outhouse. I want someone who knows how to fight.

117 posted on 11/10/2008 3:48:34 PM PST by LS ("Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually." (Hendrix))
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To: Reagan69
I wish that I could trust newt... but I can't. When I heard him say with my own ears, “The era of Reaganism is dead” I knew his Conservatism had died too. Rush actually challenged him and newt made some lame 180 degree spin that he really did not mean what he said. Then there was his algore moment and that cruise with the beast in Alaska. I just don't think he is worthy... but I am not certain of that. I just do not trust him.

LLS

118 posted on 11/10/2008 3:50:08 PM PST by LibLieSlayer (GOD, Country, Family... except when it comes to dims! I am an UMA-unity my a$$)
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To: babubabu

Unless there is some young honey he wants to chase, and don’t make him get off the back of the plane.


119 posted on 11/10/2008 3:50:12 PM PST by org.whodat ( "the Whipped Dog Party" , what was formally the republicans.)
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To: parthian shot

Correct on all of the above, he brings the face of change. LOL


120 posted on 11/10/2008 3:51:39 PM PST by org.whodat ( "the Whipped Dog Party" , what was formally the republicans.)
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