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A 'Draft Steele' Effort
A petition is circulating online to draft former MD Lt. Gov. Michael Steele for Republican National Committee chairman. Steele served one four-year term in MD's No. 2 job. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2006 but was defeated by then-Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin .
Draft Michael Steele for RNC Chair
draftmichaelsteele.com — To rebuild the Republican Party, we need to broaden our outreach to new audiences with messages of... conservative principles and values. Ronald Reagan won because he was able to bring a broad coalition of interests together under a 'big tent.' Michael ... (more) Draft Michael Steele for RNC Chair
The Return of the Draft
littlegreenfootballs.com — At his “changeover” site, Barack Obama has announced a plan to draft young Americans to perform “community... service.” The Obama Administration will call on Americans to serve in order to meet the nation’s challenges. ... (more) The Return of the Draft
RNC Chair Race: Draft Michael Steele
marcambinder.theatlantic.com — What a coincidence... Michael Steele wants the job... is making phone calls.... and voila... http://www.draftmichaelsteele.com/ ... appears.... Here's the mission statement: To rebuild the Republican Party, we need to broaden our outreach to new ... (more) RNC Chair Race: Draft Michael Steele
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Michael Steele & the Republican "big tent"
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... The Hotline On Call this morning reports a "Draft Michael Steele" effort to elevate the former Maryland lt. governor to the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. The ...

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