RNC 4th Round Balloting

[jaredt112]

Dawson 62 Steele 60 Anuzis 32 Blackwell 15

[exist]

So what if he did? Has Jeremiah Wright apologized for being a racist?

I agree. Because Jeremiah Wright hasn't apologized for being a racist, we should select a whites-only country club member for RNC Chair.

2012 here we come!

[meandog]

I met Steele once...he is a class act.

[Danae]

MIght well be.

Down to 3.

[fatima]

Voting again-live

[Williams]

In other words you are asking for trouble by making a free decision.

Don’t know how to break this to you folks but republicans are not getting any black votes for the next 8 years. I like Michael Steele and even like the idea of him being an African American and a good party chairman.

But worrying about losing the already lost black vote or the white liberal vote is a non issue at this time.

[arealconservativeforachange]

With that Steele should win.

[GOPGuide]

Because Jeremiah Wright hasn’t apologized for being a racist, we should select a whites-only country club member for RNC Chair.

I’m sick of being held to a double standard.

When the national council of the Race, err, Raza dissolves itself I’ll care about what country club Dawson goes to.

[arealconservativeforachange]

Then again Saul could endorse Dawson (doubtful).

[fatima]

Needs 85 to win.I think.

[AmericanGirlRising]

Since Blackwell supported Steele, I can’t imagine Steele not getting it in this 5th round.

[DarthVader]

I have too and concur. My friend and I spoke to him for two-hours. He is John Hopkins educated (advanced degree Economics & Finance) and no dummy.

[EDINVA]

Wasn’t it the DNC that rejected the brother of a slain civil rights leader in favor of a white guy? Maybe Dean?
They don’t have much room to talk.

I love Steele and would be thrilled if he got the Chairmanship. It helps for image purposes, I suppose, that he’s black, but more important he’s bright, quick, energetic, funny, and can nail the Dems in a NY minute. He also ran the best/funniest campaign I’ve ever seen when he went for MD gov. He comes from a very educated, successful family.

[arealconservativeforachange]

That is correct.

[fatima]

Love watching it live:)

[Williams]

“Because Jeremiah Wright hasn’t apologized for being a racist....”

To Hell with Rev Wright it’s Barack Obama who needs tto apologize for being a racist as a Wright supporter and for the racist “prayer” at the innsugaration.

I hope Steele wins I like him.

[Big_Monkey]

"I think it’s obvious the best way for Republicans to take back power in the 21st century is to elect a guy who has been a member of a whites-only country club.

Sometime the GOP just can't get out of their own way. I have some issues with Steele, but all things considered, it would make a great statement to have an African American lead our party. As for "identity politics". Unfortunately, it works. I hope that people come to their senses and elect Steele.

[americanophile]

I think that's Chip Saltsman. Dawson belonged to the all-white country club. Either way, it's reinforcing an unfortunate stereotype. Messenger matters people...I would have thought the last election would have taught us that.

I hope it's Steele. Warts and all.

[GOPGuide]

Unfortunately, it works.

Identity politics does not work for Republicans, it didn’t work for McCain in 2008 or the GOP in 2006 with the amnesty offensive.

[papasmurf]

I’m, all in for Mike Steele. Besides that he is the best qualified of those standing, Dawson has a background that lends itself to cries of elitist and racism.

I, for one, don’t want a racist, or a perceived racist, representing me or the party I vote for.