Governor Marc Racicot
Chairman, Republican National Committee
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Posted on 08/19/2002 2:25:13 PM PDT by Saundra Duffy
Why, that would be The Invisible Racicot!
Governor Marc Racicot
Chairman, Republican National Committee
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Paging Newt Gingrich...;-)
Haley Barbour was great on tv, which was a godsend for the Party, but the real reason he was ubiquitous was that in '93 and '94, the dems controlled everything. The Party Chairman becomes top dog only when you ain't got elected top dogs as go-to guys. Haley became much less visible in '95 and '96 because we took Congress and Gingrich and Dole became the spokesmen. Jim Nicholson was an effective Chairman too (though not Haley's equal on tv -- few are), but he was always in the background behind the congressional leaders. Similarly, only the political junkies knew who the DNC Chairman was when Clinton was in the White House.
Racicot is a good guy, but he's also a puppet on a string. Comes with the territory. Under the circumstances, his job is to raise money and otherwise stick to his White House talking points.
Now, since we have seen McAuliffe on several shows by himself, and since the hosts have NEVER said "The GOP Chairman declined to appear," I must conclude that they are following the same strategy as with their invitations to members of the House and Senate. They only invite the ineffective speakers and McCain.
I would like to see Racicot on the air more, but I think it is going to be hard to accomplish unless we run our own info-mercials.
Well, of course he is! Remember, Republicans see spinelessness as the defining characteristic of their party.
Lee Atwater, where are you, now that we need you?!
Lee Atwater, where are you, now that we need you?!
Regards, Ivan
When a party holds the presidency, the president does the talking for the party. When it doesn't, the head of the national committee does the talking for the party. Barbour talked for Republicans when Clinton was president. McAuliffe talks for Democrats when Bush is president.
By the way, Haley Barbour hasn't been chairman since 1996. Since then there has been Jim Nicholson, Jim Gilmore, and now Marc Racicot.
Good question as there has been several articles posted here on FR over the past few months.....
| Remarks by RNC Chairman Marc Racicot in San Francisco on July 19 2002 ^ |
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| Posted by bradactor On Jul 22 10:56 AM with 9 comments Republican National Committee Newsroom ^ | July 19 2002 | Marc Racicot Remarks Prepared For Delivery By RNC Chairman Marc Racicot Republican National Committee Summer Meeting General Session Remarks San Francisco, California July 19, 2002 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Republican National Committee, I am pleased to report to you today, as we proceed toward the Fall 2002 elections, that our President and our party are poised and prepared to engage our fellow citizens in a great cause that will profoundly and positively shape the future of our nation and the world. With a clear and immutable vision of the promise of America, President George W. Bush has pursued an agenda that... |
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| RNC Chairman Racicot Reviews Sen. Daschle s One-Year Job Performance as Senate Majority Leader ^ |
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| Posted by Kaslin On May 28 1:59 AM with 17 comments NRC ^ | May 24 2002 | Unknown WASHINGTON - Governor Marc Racicot, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, today issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Tom Daschle becoming Senate Majority Leader:“This week Democrats are marking the year anniversary of Senator Daschle as Senate Majority Leader. It is not altogether clear what accomplishments they are celebrating. In the past year, Senator Daschle has a job performance rating of 23.8 percent. Americans charge their elected officials to represent them in Washington, to move beyond partisan bickering. Americans expect leadership and results. Working Americans across the country know that if they had such a poor job performance... |
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| Why won't Racicot run? (Pickering loss shows need to retake Senate, but Racicot won't help) ^ |
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| Posted by laureldrive On Mar 15 2:51 AM with 72 comments laureldrive/based on Wash Post story of Pickering loss ^ | March 14 02 | laureldrive The Dems defeated Pickering. They'll keep kicking sand in GOP faces until the GOP retakes the Senate. Yet GOP chair Marc Racicot - who could run a strong race against the incumbent Dem Senator in MT - - refuses to do so. IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE FREEPERS WHO MAKES EXCUSES FOR THIS WEENIE, STOP CRITIZING DASCHLE AND THE OTHER SENATE DEMS - YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO COMPLAIN. (and of course, neither does Racicot). |
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| If Thompson can change his mind and not run, why can't Racicot change HIS mind and run (in MT?) ^ |
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| Posted by laureldrive On Mar 8 8:47 PM with 11 comments various ^ | March 8, 02 | laureldrive Fred Thompson bowing out will make it harder for the GOP to recapture the Senate. All the more reason for Racicot to run against Baucus, the Dem incumbent, in Montana. When he's on his death bed, which would make Racicot prouder - that he earned $1 mill-plus as a lobbyist, or that he helped regain the Senate so that God-fearing nominees would be approved for the Supreme Court and the lower courts? |
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| New GOP chairman Marc Racicot brings a low-key style to a contentious town ^ |
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| Posted by Native American Female Vet On Feb 8 6:25 PM with 6 comments AP | 2/8/02 | Will Lester WASHINGTON TODAY: New GOP chairman brings a low-key style to a contentious town By Will Lester, Associated Press, 2/8/2002 01:46 WASHINGTON (AP) Republican National Committee Chairman Marc Racicot thinks Washington is too obsessed with partisan conflict, doesn't like the verbal slugfest of the Sunday talk shows and has faced criticism for his link to Enron Corp. Racicot associates, however, say the former Montana governor is a solid fit to lead the GOP into the 2002 elections: a shrewd strategist, a low-key but effective spokesman for the party and a loyal friend to President Bush. ''He comes at you under the ... |
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| Racicot Ordering Layoffs At RNC ^ |
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| Posted by areafiftyone On Feb 5 7:46 PM with 31 comments DRUDGE ^ | 2/5/02 Bob Noval reported on CNN Monday: "It turns out that the new Republican national chairman, Marc Racicot, is the grim reaper. He has cut the budget at the Republican National Committee by 20 percent. And he has caused a lot of people to be laid off, calling them in and telling them they are finished. "He has also reviewed all the budget contracts there and eliminated a lot of them. Guess who got the ax? Joe Gaylord, remember him, Newt Gingrich's right-hand man? He had a longtime contract at the National Committee. He is gone." Novak continued: "All this indicates ... |
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| Is Marc Racicot the right guy? ^ |
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| Posted by Gillmeister On Feb 4 5:03 AM with 16 comments 2/3/02 | gillmeister |
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| RNC Chairman Racicot: Conservative Message Tough to Sell ^ |
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| Posted by truthandlife On Feb 1 7:21 PM with 22 comments Newsmax ^ | 2/1/02 | Wes Vernon The chairman of the Republican National Committee urged conservatives to combat liberal media bias by expressing their views to journalists. But he also told the annual Conservative Political Action Conference that selling the conservative message, which appeals to "serious thought,” would require "extra effort.” "There are some members of the media who have some redeeming qualities,” Chairman Marc Racicot joked Thursday. The former Montana governor, recently named by President Bush to head the RNC, recalled the joke that the duty of an editor was to separate the wheat from the chaff, and then print the chaff. "Seriously,” he advised, "talk ... |
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| Racicot Seems Right For the GOP ^ |
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| Posted by toenail On Jan 18 2:00 AM with 12 comments constitutionparty.com ^ | December 2001 | Rick Jore Racicot Seems Right For the GOP By Rick Jore Constitution Party of Montana December 2001 Recently, Marc Racicot (pronounced "Roscoe") was tapped to be the next Chairman of the Republican Party National Committee. Racicot was Governor of Montana for the entire time (3 terms) that I served in the Montana State legislature, so I felt it would be appropriate to communicate some of my experiences regarding his governing style in Montana. My basic description of him is that he is very well spoken, even eloquent in his speech, charming, intelligent and likeable, yet entirely committed to political expediency and ... |
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| Novak's right: Racicot should go. An Enron lobbyist as RNC chair? Forget it! ^ |
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| Posted by laureldrive On Jan 17 9:56 PM with 19 comments novak via drudge ^ | Jan. 17, 02 | Novak Ethical knots tie up GOP BY ROBERT NOVAK SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST Marc Racicot, the former governor of Montana, and his White House sponsors have solved more than half of their ethical problem. They belatedly abandoned the absurd idea of the Republican Party's national chairman simultaneously functioning as a registered federal lobbyist. But Racicot intends to stay on the lobbying firm's payroll while serving as a dollar-a-year ''volunteer'' for the Republican National Committee. It is difficult to find any Republican outside the White House who endorses this arrangement. ''Would you let a volunteer run your office?'' asked a prominent Republican. State party ... |
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| Racicot to Give Up Lobbying Work ^ |
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| Posted by Pokey78 On Jan 10 8:19 AM Washington Post ^ | 01/10/2002 | Thomas B. Edsall Bush's Pick to Run RNC Yields to Criticism From Both Parties Marc F. Racicot, President Bush's choice to chair the Republican Party, yesterday yielded to complaints from the political right and left by announcing he will no longer lobby on behalf of major corporations and interest groups. Calling the criticism "a learning experience," Racicot said he understood why some people saw a conflict of interest in his plans to lobby for groups such as an electric utility coalition while also chairing the GOP and spearheading its fundraising efforts. If confirmed next week as chairman of the Republican National Committee, Racicot ... |
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| New GOP Chairman Marc Racicot Mixes Politics and Profits ^ |
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| Posted by 74dodgedart On Jan 8 8:05 PM with 7 comments The Center for Public Integrity ^ | Dec. 20, 2001 | Charles Lewis President Bush's recent decision to name an active, registered lobbyist to head the Republican National Committee is a stunning metaphor about how power, money and hubris in Washington can dull the ethical judgment of an Administration that vowed to "restore honor and dignity" to the White House. It also provides a rare glimpse at the seamy side of our major political parties. Former Montana Governor Marc Racicot is a registered lobbyist for the Houston law firm of Bracewell & Patterson, personally representing the controversial energy firm Enron, the American Forest and Paper Association, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, the National Energy ... |
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| What's wrong with Racicot ^ |
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| Posted by JohnHuang2 On Jan 2 7:49 PM with 47 comments TownHall.com ^ | Wednesday, January 2, 2002 | by Robert Novak TownHall.com: Conservative Columnists: Robert NovakQUICK LINKS: HOME | NEWS | OPINION | RIGHTPAGES | CHAT | WHAT'S NEWtownhall.comRobert Novak (back to story)January 2, 2002What's wrong with Racicot WASHINGTON -- Several weeks ago, President Bush's aides placed discreet telephone calls to members of the Republican political network. Would there be trouble if Marc Racicot, a registered federal lobbyist, becomes the party's new national chairman? No trouble, responded some. But others protested that this was a bad idea and, indeed, bad politics. Those dissenters probably muffled their objections, because party loyalists hesitate to question their president's judgment. Anyway, the White House ... |
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| Novak: Where does GOP draw line? (Racicot as RNC Chairman a mistake?) ^ |
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| Posted by truthandlife On Dec 31 2001 6:06 PM with 32 comments Chicago Sun Times ^ | 12/31/01 | Robert Novak Several weeks ago, President Bush's aides placed discreet telephone calls to members of the Republican political network. Would there be trouble if Marc Racicot, a registered federal lobbyist, becomes the party's new national chairman? No trouble, responded some. But others protested that this was a bad idea and, indeed, bad politics. Those dissenters probably muffled their objections because party loyalists hesitate to question their president's judgment. Anyway, the White House had no ready alternative to Racicot to head the Republican National Committee. The attitude of the president's inner circle seemed that--amid a war against terrorism--nobody would notice Racicot's impediments, and ... |
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| NRA: - Second 1062(M1 ban) eliminated, Scumer pushes for registration, Reno and Rosie, Racicot ^ |
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| Posted by Dan from Michigan On Dec 15 2001 9:48 AM with 21 comments NRA EMAIL | today | NRA SECTION 1062 ELIMINATED! Thanks in large part to the efforts of U.S. Representative Bob Stump (R-Ariz.), the House Armed Services Committee Chair, Section 1062 of S. 1438, the "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002," was stripped from the House-Senate Conference Committee`s final report. Sec. 1062-included at the last minute in the version of the Defense Authorization bill passed by the Senate, but not in the House`s version-sought to provide the Secretary of Defense with the authority to require "demilitarization" of any "significant military equipment" that has ever been owned by the Department of Defense (DoD). This would include firearms ... |
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| Is Racicot An Ally To The Bush Agenda? ^ |
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| Posted by Starmaker On Dec 12 2001 3:57 AM with 51 comments Toogood Reports ^ | December 11, 2001 | Paul M. Weyrich My friend Morton Blackwell, who among his many attributes is Republican National Committeeman from Virginia, pointed out that being GOP National Chairman when there is a Republican president in the White House is the worst of all worlds. If things go right, the president gets the credit. If things go wrong, the National Chairman, and not the president, gets the blame. If you don't believe him, ask outgoing GOP National Chairman Governor Jim Gilmore. The role of the National Chairman, then, is generally to become a cheerleader for the president and his policies. The National Chairman, with a member ... |
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| LCR PRAISES SELECTION OF GOV. MARC RACICOT TO LEAD RNC ^ |
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| Posted by CandisX On Dec 6 2001 11:49 PM with 5 comments The g@ywire ^ | 6 December 2001 | Kevin Ivers, Director of Public Affairs, Log Cabin Gay Republicans (WASHINGTON) The nation's largest gay Republican organization today joined a wide range of Republican activists and leaders in applauding President Bush's selection of former Governor Marc Racicot of Montana to lead the Republican National Committee. At a ceremony yesterday in the White House, President Bush praised Racicot as a "compassionate conservative" who will reach out to minorities as chairman of the RNC. "Governor Racicot is the right man at the right time for the GOP," said Rich Tafel, executive director of Log Cabin Republicans. "He understands that inclusion wins for the Republican Party. Our future success as a party depends ... |
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| Racicot wins approval by Bush to head RNC ^ |
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| Posted by JohnHuang2 On Dec 6 2001 9:37 AM Washington Times ^ | Thursday, December 6, 2001 | By Ralph Z. Hallow Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot, armed with endorsements from major conservative groups, yesterday got the formal nod from President Bush to be the new Republican National Committee chairman. Top Stories • U.S. closes in on bin Laden • Pork-laden defense bill would face Bush's veto • Bomb error kills three U.S. troops • Afghan factions sign power-sharing deal; Karzai will head interim government • New leader in talks for surrender • Civil rights chairman rebuffs Bush bid • Camera critics say cash is ticket "He has got a fine history of winning races and he'll translate that into practice come next fall, the 2002 races," Mr. ... |
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| Bush picks former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot to head Republican National Committee ^ |
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| Posted by Oldeconomybuyer On Dec 6 2001 1:42 AM with 86 comments AP ^ | 12-05-01 | SCOTT LINDLAW WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot pledged aggressive efforts to raise money and attract minorities to the GOP after President Bush moved Wednesday to install the loyalist as head of the Republican National Committee. Racicot said he will keep his job with a Washington law firm, making him a lobbyist with an open door to the White House. He did not promise to step away from cases that could present a conflict of interest, but said he would disclose "occasions where you may intersect, either with a courtroom, or a commission, or an executive branch agency." Racicot said ... |
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| Racicot to head RNC ^ |
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| Posted by thoughtfully_conservative On Dec 5 2001 6:46 AM with 15 comments Fox News Rita Cosby just said on Fox News that Mark Racicot has been tapped by Bush to head the RNC (7:45 pm Pacific Time, 12/04/01) |
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| Bush Selects Racicot To Head GOP, Announcement Scheduled For Wednesday,Sources Say ^ |
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Nominated by President George W. Bush, Governor Marc Racicot was unanimously elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee in January 2002.